Set of Four 1960s Chance Glass 'Calypto' Small Tumblers designed by Michael Harris

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Set of Four 1960s Chance Glass 'Calypto' Small Tumblers designed by Michael Harris - CHA-CALYPTO2A

£20.00

The 'Calypto' pattern of stylised eucalyptus leaves and flowers was designed in 1959 by the legendary and illustrious late Michael Harris (of Mdina and Isle of Wight glass fame). Here we have a set of four small tumblers decorated in the 'Calypto' pattern and with gold rims - whilst they're not rare one doesn't see glasses as often as the plates and other flatware produced in this design. Very pretty and usuable items - also a wonderful early example of the work of Michael Harris. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE: Height 4in/10cm Combined Weight 315g

CONDITION: Lovely original undamaged condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites and no rubbing to the original gold rims - these look unused.

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Retro Glass - British

This section of our site concentrates on the funky and colourful retro glass from Chance/Pilkington - with items designed by the legendary Michael Harris and Margaret Casson amongst others and in the trademark Chance slump moulded shapes and printed designs of fiestaware.

One of the things that particularly interest us in British retro glass from the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s is the huge variety available to collectors – both in terms of production and price. This period of British glass making produced breathtaking studio pieces; brightly coloured and highly textured glass; elegant and stylised pieces; and of course the fabulously kitsch, psychedelic, flower power and monochromatic Chance fiestaware glass - there is something to suit every taste and budget and all have earned an equal place here in Pips Trip.

Our sincere thanks to the researcher and author David Encill for his generous help in learning about Chance glass and in helping to identify some items. We are also pleased and very excited to announce the impending publication of David's new book 'Chance Expressions' scheduled for release in Spring 2007. This is the first comprehensive guide to the domestic glassware produced by Chance Brothers - visit www.ChanceGlass.net for further information and details on how to order your copy.

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