Trying to replace a Italian whisky glass that broke
February 19, 2024 12:36 PM Subscribe
The other night, I inadvertently broke one of our whisky glasses.
I wouldn't normally worry about it but these glasses were a set that I purchased over 20 years ago while my wife and I were dating. There is no manufacturer mark.
I believe they are Italian crystal. 4.25" tall, 3.5" w at mouth, 3.0' wide at the base.
Would love to find a replacement. I've included a link to pics. Many thanks
https://www.flickr.com/photos/200097835@N07/53539796903/in/dateposted-public/
We've enjoyed our cocktails in these glasses until my clumsiness the other night.My wife was in tears as we had purchased these from an Italian shop in Des Moines, Iowa which is no longer in business.
We've enjoyed our cocktails in these glasses until my clumsiness the other night.My wife was in tears as we had purchased these from an Italian shop in Des Moines, Iowa which is no longer in business.
Best answer: It looks like Salviati to me: probably the Diamanti line.
Here's the Replacements.com listing for that line. I don't recognize that shape, though. Perhaps it's actually a vodka glass or a weird lowball?
posted by yellowcandy at 1:06 PM on February 19, 2024
Here's the Replacements.com listing for that line. I don't recognize that shape, though. Perhaps it's actually a vodka glass or a weird lowball?
posted by yellowcandy at 1:06 PM on February 19, 2024
Best answer: Clicking on yellowcandy's Diamanti link, looks like the Double Old Fashioned, listed there as "out of stock".
Here's one on eBay, kinda pricey but maybe worth it for sentimental value?
posted by Pallas Athena at 1:50 PM on February 19, 2024
Here's one on eBay, kinda pricey but maybe worth it for sentimental value?
posted by Pallas Athena at 1:50 PM on February 19, 2024
Best answer: If it's mcgsa's find (Presscott 12 Oz Double Old Fashioned Glass, by Artland), Riverbend Home's selling a new one and a spare for $40.
posted by Iris Gambol at 2:11 PM on February 19, 2024 [5 favorites]
posted by Iris Gambol at 2:11 PM on February 19, 2024 [5 favorites]
If you buy from Replacements, make absolutely sure you check the description carefully. I had a bad experience recently where they sent me a glass that was in poor shape ( most of the gilt applique was rubbed off or dull, and the glass itself wasn't great as it was so the gilt was the selling point) but charged full price, and returning is penalized so I was stuck with an expensive poor item. Keep a copy of the description, make sure it's what you want in the condition you want.
posted by Rufous-headed Towhee heehee at 5:31 PM on February 19, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by Rufous-headed Towhee heehee at 5:31 PM on February 19, 2024 [1 favorite]
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