GLASTONBURY/LOTUS 'Rambler Rose' (#1125) 22K Gold Water Goblet 8" 10oz. c. 1960s

Description: GLASTONBURY / LOTUS, 'Rambler Rose' (#1125), c. 1960s Vintage 22K Gold Encrusted Water Goblet Pattern #: 1125. Dimensions: 8" (height), 3-1/4" (diameter at top), 3" (diameter at base). Capacity: 10 oz. Excellent condition (no chips or scratches; minimal signs of wear). The Lotus Cut Glass Company was incorporated in Barnesville, OH in 1912 by some local businessmen. The company began as a small cutting operation, but by the 1920's had expanded into other decorating arenas. The firm name was changed to The Lotus Glass Company in the mid-20's. The company is still in business, presided over by Donald Hanse. For many years, the Lotus company concocted its own 22 Karat and 24 Karat gold for decorating. Lotus Glass enjoyed its heyday in the 1940's and 1950's when it employed well over 100 workers. Outlets for the exquisite Lotus glassware included the finest of retail stores across the country, such as Macy's, Marshall-Field, Gimbel's, Jordan-Marsh, Foley's, Lazarus and Peacock Jewelers. Lotus' ware was also sent to Canada, Alaska and Puerto Rico. About 1960, Lotus purchased The Glastonbury Company, a glass decorating firm out of Chicago, IL. Lotus bought Glastonbury's cutting machines and warehouse, and combined crystal lines and weeded out duplicate patterns. According to Donald Hanse, "Glastonbury was predominantly a cutting operation. They threw in a few etched patterns to add some spice." Unfortunately, very little is known about this firm because a 1976 warehouse fire at Lotus destroyed nearly all the records and written accounts of the Glastonbury company. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS BY CLICKING MY StoreICON ABOVE Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!

Price: 35 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

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