Glass Bird Stirrers Appraisal

Mid-Century Lampwork Glass Bird Stir Sticks with Glass Holder

This set consists of three artisanal glass stir sticks (swizzle sticks) housed in a clear, molded glass container with a flattened, oblong footprint. The stir sticks are crafted using lampwork techniques, featuring delicate hand-worked glass birds perched atop slim glass rods. The bird motifs include various color palettes: one displays vibrant emerald green and red accents, a second features deep cobalt blue and white, and the third is a translucent yellow/amber with a pale blue head. Each bird is accented with small, clear glass wings or crests and tiny dark glass eyes, demonstrating a high level of miniature glass artistry typical of mid-20th-century decorative barware. The holder is a heavy-bottomed, clear glass vessel with slightly tapering walls and a polished rim. The glass exhibits good clarity, though there are visible fingerprints and light dust on the surface. These items were popular as functional souvenirs and cocktail accessories from the 1950s through the 1970s, often produced by skilled glassmakers in Murano, Italy, or by American manufacturers like Blenko or various souvenir shops. There are no obvious chips, cracks, or visible maker's marks, which is common for these small decorative sets. The craftsmanship is characterized by the smooth fusion of colored glass elements and the uniform length of the swizzle rods.