May 2017 glassware

Hi again,

I am back with some more goodies to show you. This collection consists of glass ware which was probably manufactured during the 1950s.

The large picture with moss green frosting and gilt details is similar to one already in MillCottageRetro but in a different colour. This type of glassware was very popular in the 1950s  and the pitchers and glasses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The smaller jug has a brighter green colour and two matching glasses and is heavier than the first. We have quite a lot of this type of glassware in our pantry which we like to use in the summer when sitting out in the garden! The rounded shape is typical of this era. 
The tea set is also reminiscent of the 1950s and was manufactured by Arcopal, a famous French manufacturer. It is known as a harlequin set which means that the set was deliberately produced in an array of colours with cup and saucer matching but different from the other cups and saucers. The shades are also quite pastel in their palette which was another popular effect of the time. These would have been teacups when produced but could also be used as a coffee set as the cups are a smaller size than we are used to today.
I would hope to add all of these to MillCottageRetro during the course of this week.
All these items were purchased at a Homewares Fair (from the same lady) apart from the larger green pitcher which was purchased from the Internet, all quite recently. The single jug would also look a treat on the kitchen table filled with flowers!