Newport “Social Season” Crystal Cocktail Coupe Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

• Premium Gift Box Set of 2 classic Cocktail Coupes, crafted in the finest non-lead crystal, inspired by the summertime retreat of Newport, Rhode Island, and the lavish, Gilded Age parties of America’s wealthiest families; ; worthy of displaying as well as enjoying at the table
• With a sturdy, faceted stem supporting the etched, decorative bowl, each exquisite coupe creates a remarkable impression on the tabletop, elevating the presentation of each cocktail and raising its celebratory spirit
• The dramatic silhouette, accented with the intricate detailing of diamond and wedge cuts, gives the glass an air of opulence; a widened brim allows release of aromatics, uniquely designed to enhancing the sensory sipping experience
• Versatile, durable, and multipurpose, each coupe just begs for more uses; the generously-sized bowl benefits both the service of Champagne and the spirits of drinks served ‘up,’ shaken or stirred with ice and then served chilled, without ice
• Dimensions for superior functionality: Top: 3 3/4-inches; Bottom: 2 3/4-inches; Height: 5 1/2--inches; Volume Capacity: 8-ounces
• Reinforced stems for added durability; top rack dishwasher-safe when stacked correctly; stack glasses well spaced out, so they are not touching one another or anything else
• Makes a thoughtful gift with effortless sophistication; ideal for celebratory moments - dinner parties, birthdays, engagement, wedding, housewarming, anniversaries
• Adds elegance and sophistication to your own glassware collection
• The classic, saucer-style coupe is the perfect showcase for a number of cocktails, especially the Newport Cocktail, a popular refreshment of the Vanderbilts, Firestones, and Astors (Recipe Included)

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

It was the first summer after the end of Prohibition. For six weeks, July through August, many of the nation's wealthiest families arrived in Newport, the City by the Sea, where lavish house parties and yachting events filled the calendar, complementing the tennis tournaments, the polo match, and the horse show that closed the season.

Elizabeth Lehr, wife of socialite Harry Lehr, dubbed Newport “the playground of the great ones of the earth from which all intruders were ruthlessly excluded.” Families of railroad, mining and steel fortunes, the Vanderbilts, Firestones, Astors, entertained in their “summer cottages,” where butlers dressed in tuxedos served cocktails and Champagne in opulent, perfectly-proportioned coupes. The multi-purpose glass emerged from Newport to become a vintage classic, both aesthetically pleasing and functional, an enchanting vessel for sipping and toasting.

Offered is a Gift Box Set of 2 Newport “Social Season” Cocktail Coupe Glasses, for keeping or giving.