Vintage Clear Glass Golf-Themed Mug

This item is a clear, molded glass handled mug or tankard featuring clear novelty golf-themed motifs. Geometrically, it stands approximately 5 to 6 inches in height. The construction is of non-leaded pressed glass, common in mid-20th-century glassware. The base of the mug is uniquely designed to resemble a golf ball, featuring a distinct dimpled texture across the lower rounded section. Above this, the glass transitions into a series of stylized, vertical impressions that may represent golf club heads or grass textures. The top rim is encircled by a band of repeating circular medallions, possibly representing golf ball profiles or tournament medals. The handle is a simple, smooth, applied 'C' shape. Condition-wise, the glass exhibits some surface haze and minor cloudiness, likely from mineral deposits or frequent washing, rather than internal etching. There are no obvious chips or cracks visible along the rim or handle joints. The craftsmanship is industrial and mass-produced, typical of mid-century novelty barware, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. Currently, the item is being used as a secondary storage vessel, as evidenced by the metal screws and hardware visible through the transparent body. No specific maker’s marks are discernible from the primary perspective, though such items were often produced by companies like Libbey or Hazel-Atlas.

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