Drink Stirrers Appraisal

Glass Swizzle Sticks with Red Cabochon Accents

This item consists of two slender, clear glass rods, commonly known as swizzle sticks, used for stirring beverages. Each rod appears to be solid or very narrowly hollow, with a smooth, cylindrical form. One of the swizzle sticks is adorned with a decorative finial at one end, featuring an oval-shaped, deep red cabochon stone or glass insert. This cabochon is set within a bezel or decorative metal finding, possibly brass or copper given its dark, somewhat aged appearance, which exhibits a textured or ribbed edge. The other swizzle stick is plain, lacking any ornamentation on either end. The glass itself appears to be in generally good condition with transparency, though minor surface scratches or slight clouding might be present, typical of used glass items, but are not distinctively visible in the provided image. The ornamental finial on the one stick suggests a decorative purpose beyond simple utility. The overall style is somewhat vintage or antique-inspired due to the cabochon design, potentially dating it to the mid-20th century or earlier, though contemporary reproductions are also possible. The craftsmanship of the glass rods seems straightforward, but the integration of the decorative element on one stick indicates a level of design attention. There are no obvious maker's marks or signatures visible. The difference in design between the two sticks might indicate they were part of a larger, mismatched set, or that one has lost its original finial. The unbroken nature of both sticks suggests reasonable durability of the glass.