Vintage Libbeys

For Sale by Auction in
Canal Winchester, Ohio, US

The 22K gold rims and decorative laurel bands used on Libbey's mid century lines require specific care due to how they were manufactured. Libbey used genuine 22-karat liquid gold to paint the delicate top rims and structural patterns on their glassware during this mid century era.  The gold was fired on a high temperature to…

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Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

The 22K gold rims and decorative laurel bands used on Libbey's mid century lines require specific care due to how they were manufactured. Libbey used genuine 22-karat liquid gold to paint the delicate top rims and structural patterns on their glassware during this mid century era.  The gold was fired on a high temperature to fuse it to the glass finish….so no microwaves or dishwashers with this set!  4 cereal bowls, 6 berry bowls and 2 finger bowls in this collection.