{"product_id":"crown-crystal-grapevine-blue-wheel-etched-tumblers-set-of-3-circa-1950s-1960s-made-in-australia","title":"Crown Crystal 'Grapevine' Blue Wheel-Etched Tumblers, Set of 3, circa 1950s–1960s, Made in Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel etching is one of those techniques that rewards close attention. Each tumbler was held by hand against a rapidly spinning copper grinding wheel, the artisan guiding the glass to cut the frosted grapevine pattern into the surface — trailing branches, stylised leaves, full clusters of grapes. Because every pass was made by hand, no two glasses have identical leaf angles. It is the kind of detail that separates a genuinely made object from a printed one, and on this aqua blue glass it reads beautifully: the frosted etching against the luminous translucent colour has a depth that a decal simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely and you may spot tiny seed bubbles sealed inside the glass walls — trapped gas pockets from the tank-fired furnace that couldn't release before the glass cooled. Collectors consider them a hallmark of authentic vintage furnace production, and they are entirely smooth to the touch. Crown Crystal Glass Company of Waterloo, Sydney produced these through the 1950s and into the 1960s, and hand-etched coloured glass in this condition is increasingly hard to find. These aqua tumblers share the same Grapevine pattern and dimensions as the Rosalin pink set — the two colourways were part of the same original harlequin party range, and collectors who find both love mixing them on open shelving or a bar cart. If you already have the pink set, these are the natural companion. Crown Crystal tumblers were made in their millions — if one ever meets an untimely end, another will find its way to you. That's the beauty of collecting vintage: replacements exist, and they don't have to match perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown Crystal Glass Company, Waterloo, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapevine \u0026amp; Foliage (wheel-etched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent aqua \/ luminous sky blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm per glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5cm per glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 333g (set of three)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. All three glasses are completely free from chips, cracks, base fractures, or flea bites. The glass maintains fantastic clarity with no cloudy mineral filming or water staining. The wheel-etched grapevine pattern is crisp and fully intact across all three pieces. Seed bubbles — tiny trapped gas pockets from the original furnace production — are present in the glass walls; these are smooth to the touch, sealed inside the glass, and considered by collectors to be authentic proof of vintage manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not place in a dishwasher — temperature fluctuations can stress the glass and dull the etched surface over time. Dry immediately with a lint-free cloth to prevent water spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42635106222126,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/AcquaGrapevineTumblerSet1.jpg?v=1787112852","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/crown-crystal-grapevine-blue-wheel-etched-tumblers-set-of-3-circa-1950s-1960s-made-in-australia","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}