Set of 4 Whitefriars Mid-Century Glassware

A beautiful set of four vintage smokey glass mugs by Whitefriars, renowned for their fine British glassmaking

A lovely addition to a vintage barware collection

Measurements:

Height - 4" / 10 cm

Length (including handle) - 4.3" / 11 cm

Width - 3.7"/ 9.5 cm

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Please note: Overall in great vintage condition. One glass has a tiny nick and another has a very small surface scratch. Otherwise, no chips, cracks, or repairs. Original Whitefriars labels intact on each mug.

A little about Whitefriars Glass:

Whitefriars Glass were London-based English glassmakers and stained-glass window manufacturers. 

The original Whitefriars site was located close to the River Thames. This meant that sand, clay, coal and other materials used in the glass making process could easily be transported to the Factory. This useful location had previously been a monastery of the Carmelite Fathers (founded in 1241), whose white habits earned the monks the nickname ‘White Friars’. 

In October 1980, after 300 years of glassmaking, the Whitefriars Glass Factory finally closed its doors. 

Despite its closure, Whitefriars continues to be recognized was a world leader of the glassmaking industry; famous for its iconic designs and colors. Whitefriars produced beautiful objects combining the effective use of modern machinery and ancient methods and continues to be valued for its quality and beauty.