Whiskey Glasses, Libbey, Coronets of Peers House of Lords, Whiskey Neat, Set of 2, USA, Vintage 1950s magazine-advertisement an angel playing the flute

an angel playing the flute in Sister Bertha Hummel's design

One small chip inside lid — not visible when lid is on

Pattern #172 was produced from 1938 until ISC discontinued it in 1976 — making this a quietly historic piece of American silversmithing

As with all used silver and silverplated items there are surface scratches visible

A charming find for a greeting card collector

Whiskey Glasses, Libbey, Coronets of Peers House of Lords, Whiskey Neat, Set of 2, USA, Vintage 1950s magazine-advertisement an angel playing the fluteA glass with a history lesson built in. These mid century whiskey neat glasses from Libbey are decorated in black and gold with the five coronets of the British peerage duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron each crown rendered with its title in gold lettering within a black square panel. The design is crisp, authoritative, and genuinely elegant. The heavy base gives them a substantial, satisfying feel in hand. They hold 3 oz., making them equally