Set of 6 Vintage Handmade Highball Glasses, Sterling Silver Base, Rare, Made in Italy
A pristine set of six Italian mid-century modern highball glasses. Hand-blown heavy-sham crystal columns rise in a sleek, ultra-slender 7-inch silhouette, each suspended by a minimalist 1-inch collar of solid continental .800 sterling silver.
This set was meticulously hand-crafted by master Florentine silversmith Ermanno Zaccarini (Workshop Mark 280 FI) for Ferza Firenze. The exposed-glass bottoms create striking light refraction, while flawless clarity throughout speaks to the quality of the original craftsmanship. This is true Space Age Italian elegance, the marriage of hand-blown crystal and precious metal that defined the most innovative barware of the era.
The .800 hallmark guarantees silver purity; the workshop mark authenticates these as genuine pieces from Zaccarini's Florence atelier. Rare to find as a complete set of six, most pieces have been separated over decades. The condition of the silver collars, the clarity of the glass, and the uniformity across all six make this a significant find for serious collectors of Italian modernist design and vintage barware. Investment-grade pieces that perform beautifully at the table. Vintage condition, but without flaws, cracks, chips, or clouding.