For the familiar pleasure of ice clinking and conversation lingering. These six vintage highball glasses pair sparkling, hand-worked lead crystal by Mario Cioni, with .800 silver mounts by Ferruccio Falsini, Florence.
Sweeping, fern-like fronds cut into the crystal catch the light, while the simple silver mounts give each glass an elegant finish. A lovely marriage of botanical detail and clean lines, ready for a beautifully laid table or a well-stocked drinks trolley.
Dating approximately to the 1970s–1980s, all six remain unused with their original gold labels, identifying the crystal as 24% lead crystal, worked by hand. Each silver base is marked 800 and ★ 434 FI.
Sold as a complete set of six—preserved through the years and ready for gatherings still to come.
Measurements
Each glass:
Height: 6 inches / 15.2 cm
Diameter: 2.5 inches / 6.4 cm
Condition
Unused vintage condition with original crystal labels intact. The crystal appears clear and bright, with no visible chips or cracks in the photographs. The silver mounts show light surface marks and slight tarnish consistent with age and storage.
History of the maker
The crystal is by Mario Cioni, the Tuscan house founded in 1958 and celebrated for luxury mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal. Its collections range from intricate traditional cutting to clean, sculptural forms. Here, sweeping botanical cuts bring sparkle and movement to a simple cylindrical silhouette.
The hallmarked .800 silver mounts are by Ferruccio Falsini of Florence, pairing the work of a Florentine silversmith with the artistry of fine crystal.
Ways to use
Serve a generous gin and tonic, a sparkling highball, or lemonade with a sprig of mint. Their leafy decoration brings a graceful touch to holiday entertaining, summer lunches, and the everyday ritual of setting a welcoming table.
For an out-of-the-box idea, arrange them down the centre of a table as six matching bud vases, each holding a single flower or fern frond. An elegant gift for a host, a wedding couple, or someone building a home filled with pieces worth keeping.