Introduce a breathtaking element of mid-century drama to your bar cart curation with this magnificent pair of architectural drinking vessels. The striking set features two vibrant cobalt blue glass liners nestled securely within intricate silver-plated openwork metal sleeves, each displaying highly detailed dragons winding through traditional landscapes, finished with elegant figural nude mermaid handles.
- Size: 4.5 inches in height by 2.5 inches wide (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Material: Silver Plating / Metal / Glass
- Decade: 1950s
- Style: Mid Century Barware / Chinoiserie Kitsch
- Condition: Excellent condition with pristine cobalt glass bodies, highly polished silver-plated metal frames showing minimal oxidation, and all structural elements firmly intact
- Extra notes: This complete vintage set includes both original tankards alongside their protective presentation storage case.
During the postwar occupation and subsequent mid-century boom, Japanese silversmiths and artisans crafted highly specialized, ornate barware sets designed specifically for export to western servicemen and luxury department stores. These fascinating luxury objects seamlessly blended classic eastern iconography—such as soaring imperial dragons, pagodas, and Mt. Fuji landscapes—with popular western mid-century bar tropes, including the stylized sculptural handles. The vivid contrast between the intense, light-filtering cobalt blue glass and the bright, reflective silver filigree work makes this set an incredible standout display statement. This pair serves as a phenomenal decorative addition to a moody cocktail cart layout, a library bookcase styling arrangement, or a collection of fine mid-century glass.