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What is a tumble up?

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What is a tumble up?
A tumble up is an antique drinking vessel. Glass bedside carafes kept on one’s nightstand were examples of this type of vessel. Find a collection of antique and vintage barware, drinking glasses and carafes on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Antique Bohemian Cobalt Cut to Clear Tumble Up Set, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Bohemian tumble up set offers cobalt cut to clear glass with floral decoration and includes
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Early 20th Century Bohemian Barware

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Baccarat Opaline Turquoise 3 Piece "Tumble-Up"
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It is rare to find all 3 pieces intact and this one is the exception. A gorgeous Baccarat 19th c. example with the tumbler, water bottle and stand, each piece is decorated with hand ...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Tumbling Monkey" by Louis Marx Toy Co., American C.1938
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is an all tin vintage wind up toy and a very strong example of "Tumbling Monkey" by the Louis
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

34 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
, one will also note that the remaining stars are what I call "dancing" or "tumbling," alternating point
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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