Vintage Federal Glass cocktail mixer with classic mid-century recipe graphics, measuring guide, and retro barware style for home bars and display.
Details
• Era: 1950s to 1960s
• Brand: Federal Glass
• Type: Cocktail mixer measuring glass
• Material: Clear glass
• Color: Clear glass with black recipe graphics and measurement markings
• Measurements: Approx. 6 inches tall, 3.75 inches across the rim, 2.75 inches across the base
• Capacity markings: Ounce scale up to 12 oz printed on the side
Style notes:
• Design: Mid-century modern cocktail recipe glass with black graphic drink icons, crosshatch pattern, and printed instructions for mixed drinks including Whisky Sour, Manhattan, Bacardi, Daiquiri, Tom Collins, Martini, and Gibson
• Use: Designed for mixing and measuring drinks
• Classic retro barware look often associated with mid-century home bars and entertaining culture
• Display appeal: Great for a bar cart, vintage kitchen, cocktail collection, or mid-century shelf display
• Markings: No base mark is visible in the provided photos
Condition: Good
Positives
• Glass body presents well overall with clear mid-century graphic appeal
• Printed recipes and ounce guide remain readable
• No obvious chips or cracks visible in the provided photos
• Nice size for both display and practical bar use
• Strong black graphics give it a classic retro look
Issues / Wear
• Noticeable print wear and loss around parts of the upper rim band
• General age wear to the black decoration in scattered areas
• Light surface wear from use and storage
• Minor base wear consistent with age and handling
• Could benefit from additional detailed cleaning depending on buyer preference
Collector’s Notes
Federal recipe mixer glasses are a favorite with retro barware buyers because they combine function, graphic design, and cocktail culture in one piece. This one has the classic mid-century look collectors search for, with the popular printed recipes front and center.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
