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Vintage Georges Briard Forbidden Fruit Highball Glasses with White Interiors

About the Item

Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the Forbidden Fruit pattern by Georges Briard. Clear glass with white frosted interiors having exterior decoration of an apple in black enamel with 22 karat gold.
  • Creator:
    Georges Briard (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Diameter: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1375224060872

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