Old Fashioned Tumbler Appraisal

Vintage Cut Crystal Double Old Fashioned Glass

This is a vintage whiskey or double old fashioned glass, likely crafted from high-quality lead crystal. The piece features a stout, cylindrical form with a slight taper toward the base, characteristic of mid-20th-century barware. The lower third of the glass is decorated with deep, vertical wedge cuts that provide a textured grip and enhance the light refraction through the thick, weighted base. Above these geometric cuts is a more delicate, wheel-etched or engraved horizontal band featuring a stylized laurel-like or wheat-husk motif encircling the circumference. The glass exhibits high clarity with no immediate signs of clouding or 'glass sickness.' The construction technique involves a pressed or molded blank that was subsequently hand-finished with cutting and etching processes. Based on the design language, it likely dates from the 1950s to the 1970s. Condition wise, the rim appears smooth in the low-resolution image, though some surface micro-scratching may be present on the underside of the heavy sham due to shelf wear. No prominent chips or cracks are noted, suggesting it has been well-preserved as part of a legacy service set. The craftsmanship suggests a reputable maker, though no visible acid mark or signature is distinguishable at this resolution.