A pleasing handful of silver: these five vintage Unic Mann tumblers pair rounded, barrel-shaped bodies with polished exteriors and softly satin-finished interiors. Their simple silhouette brings a relaxed elegance to a drinks tray, catching the colors and light of the room around them. They feel quite satisfying in the hand.
Each base bears the stylized Unic Mann Argenté mark, identifying the brand and silver-plated finish. Probably dating to the 1970s, they have an understated modernist character that mixes beautifully with crystal decanters, colorful Italian glass, and well-loved silver.
Offered as a set of five, with the signs of use and irregularities described below.
Measurements
Each tumbler measures approximately:
Height: 3 inches / 7.6 cm
Width: 3 inches / 7.6 cm
Condition
Vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. One tumbler has a dent approximately ½ inch / 1.3 cm across near the base, shown in the photographs. Other tumblers have subtle vertical irregularities in their sides. These are difficult to capture in photographs and are more apparent from certain angles or as light moves across the reflective surfaces.
There are also surface scratches, scuffs, interior discoloration, and scattered dark spots, particularly inside the bases. Some spots may represent localized pitting or plating wear. Please review the close-up photographs carefully; this is a vintage set with visible imperfections.
History of the Maker
Unic Mann was a cookware and tableware brand associated with a company based in Milan. Its range included stainless-steel cookware, coffee services, and silver-plated table accessories. These tumblers carry the brand’s distinctive lettering above the word Argenté, meaning silver-plated.
Ways to Use
Arrange them alongside a decanter for an inviting vintage bar display, or mix them with contrasting glassware for an eclectic table.
For out of the box ideas, use them as petite vases for individual flower arrangements down a dinner table, holders for cocktail picks, or elegant containers for makeup brushes and desk accessories. Their rounded forms look especially appealing grouped together on a tray.
Duty Notice
The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy. FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.