3 Gay Fad Studio Beau Brummel Bent Stem Cocktail or Martini Glasses 1950s

Vintage Gay Fad Beau Brummell martini glass from the 1950s. These glasses are known for their hand-painted faces and bent stems, giving them a whimsical, tipsy appearance. Helpful information about the glass: Design: Features a hand-painted face with yellow hair, red eyes, and a black mouth, along with a signature bent stem. The faces are designed to look comical and slightly inebriated. Origin: Made by Gay Fad Studios, founded by Fran Taylor, in the 1950s. The bent stems were reportedly a result of an accident during the firing process, which Taylor then embraced as a unique design element. Material: Made of clear glass with hand-painted details. Size: Approximately 5.5 inches tall, but they are small and hold about two ounces. Collectability: These glasses are considered collectible items, particularly those signed by Gay Fad. Use: Designed as martini glasses, but suitable for other cocktails or small servings of beverages.