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Why are they called swizzle sticks?
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Swizzle sticks are called swizzle sticks because of a play on words. During the late 19th century, the British combined the words "swill" and "guzzle" to create the name for stirrers used in cocktails. Shop a variety of antique and vintage swizzle sticks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Set Of Twelve Murano Glass Swizzle Sticks
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Twelve Murano Glass Swizzle Sticks.
Offered is a charming group of 12 hand blown Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$312 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Vintage, Ohio Thermometer Company, Drink Stirrers / Swizzle Sticks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drink stirrers / swizzle sticks in original box. 8 stirrers made by the Ohio Thermometer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Collection of 75+ Vintage Figural & Advertising Cocktail Swizzle Sticks
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant and highly collectible assortment of over 75 vintage cocktail swizzle sticks, dating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
21 Piece Mid-Century Tropical Hula Girl & Flamingo Cocktail Swizzle Sticks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stirrers and swizzle sticks from classic bar culture. Combining playful molded plastic pieces with others
Category
Vintage 1980s American Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Collection of Playboy club bunny cocktail swizzle stir sticks and toothpicks
By Playboy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of twenty multi colored cocktail swiizzle stir sticks from the iconic Playboy club
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co., 14kt. Gold and Bone Swizzle Sticks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co., 14kt. Gold and Bone Swizzle Sticks
The gold appears unmarked but in
Category
20th Century Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold


