Swanky Swig Glass Duo – Corn Cobs
$18.00
1 in stock
Description
These two glasses were used by Sanitarium at the Royal show. They often contained samples of new products, when show bags were free. Being a sample size, they measure 6cm high x 5.5cm diameter at the top rim.
These vintage 1950-1960’s glasses are unique to Australia. Known as Swanky Swig glasses, they began life as condiment jars for companies Kraft, Sanitarium, ETA (peanut butter), Cottee’s, Barnes Honey, Grieg’s Honey, Farmer’s Union & Gardner’s and one would have contained Vegemite, Marmite, Peanut Butter, Mayonnaise, sweet spread like Lemon Butter, Conserves, Savoury Relish and pastes for sandwiches, honey, cocktail onions or nuts. Once the contents were consumed, re use and collect the glasses to form a set of many colours.
