Vintage Arbys Appraisal

Arby’s Collector Series Currier & Ives Lowball Glasses

This is a set of four vintage lowball style drinking glasses from the Arby’s Collector Series, featuring classic 'Currier & Ives' winter lithograph scenes. The set includes two glasses depicting the 'Christmas Snow' scene, showing individuals carrying a freshly cut evergreen tree, and two glasses featuring the 'American Homestead Winter' scene, illustrating a horse-drawn sleigh in front of a snow-covered home. Each glass is constructed of clear, heavy-base glass with a weighted bottom for stability. The artwork is applied via high-quality screen printing with a white base wrap, featuring fine black line work and selective color accents in red, green, and brown. The inscriptions 'Currier & Ives' and the specific scene title are clearly printed at the base of the graphics. These glasses were promotional items manufactured in the late 1970s to early 1980s. The condition is described as very good; the graphics appear vibrant with no significant fading or dishwasher-related etching visible. There are no apparent chips, cracks, or deep scratches on the glass surfaces. The gold or black rim detailing often found in this series appears intact, though minor shelf wear on the bottom base is expected for items of this age. The craftsmanship is typical of high-volume commercial glassware of the era, characterized by durability and clear decal application.