Whiskey Neat Glasses, Libbey, Coronets of Peers House of Lords, Set of 2, Vintage

• Pattern:  Vintage Whiskey Neat Glasses, Libbey Coronets of Peers House of Lords
• Made in USA
• Vintage: circa 1950's
• Details:  Classic mid-century modern barware.  These cocktail glasses are known as Whiskey Neat glasses because they're the perfect size for whiskey "no rocks".  They have a very elegant black and gold design showing the "coronets", or crowns, of each of the five titles of peerage, which are, in order of highest to lowest rank: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron.   The names and the crowns are done in gold within a black square. The glasses have a nice heavy base which feels substantial in your hands.  These make nice double-shot glasses (3oz.) too.  Will enhance any bar or any mid-century barware collection.  
• Material: Glass
• Dimensions:  3.5 inches Tall, 3.5 inches in Diameter at top opening and 2 inches in Diameter on bottom.
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  No cracks, chips, or scratches.  The gold is in excellent condition as well, all the names/letters show no damage.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.  

In English, a coronet is a small crown consisting of ornaments fixed on a metal ring. By one definition, a coronet differs from a crown in that a coronet never has arches, and from a tiara in that a coronet completely encircles the head, while a tiara does not. By a slightly different definition, a crown is worn by an emperor, empress, king or queen; a coronet by a nobleman or lady. The five titles of the peerage, in descending order of precedence, or rank, are: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, baron. The highest rank of the peerage, duke, is the most exclusive.