Theresa asked if I could show my collection of Swanky Swigs. Swanky Swigs were made primarily from the 1930s to 1950s. They are juice or small drinking glasses that were purchased containing food products. They have cute little patterns that decorate the outside of them. I don't actively hunt them down, but I do have a few. I decided to add my vintage patterned glassware to this post as well, so it will be mixed in with the swigs.
Here are where my Swanky Swigs live. I primarily am attracted to the cute little animal figures.
Bears and pigs.
Roosters and dogs. Red robins and elephants.
Squirrels and deer. Bunnies and cats.
My kids like Archie comics. They use this pair of glasses in the bathroom. Welches Jelly distributed these glasses with jelly inside. They date to the 1950s and 1960s.
I picked up these Bireley's glasses at an estate sale because of the graphics. I don't know much about them beyond that Bireley's manufactured soda.
I am also very much attracted to the floral patterns.
I like the floral so much that I mix it in my cabinet with modern vintage style glassware like this (all found at HomeGoods over the years).
When I mix it in with the vintage it just makes me happy to grab a glass out of the cupboard.
These are just plain happy drinking glasses! If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____". I will see what I can pull from my stash!
Your glasses are so cute that they could drive a girl to drink. Call me crazy but drinks just taste better in old glasses. I am serious!
Love them!
Posted by: Melissa | July 12, 2011 at 07:47 AM
I agree with Melissa, that everything tastes better in old glasses, and you've got a really great collection! I remember whenever I was at Grandma's, I'd have my orange juice in a rooster glass every morning. And I haven't bought a Swanky Swig in years, back in the days when I could get them for less than a buck!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | July 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM
I love these. I have a set that I use everyday that I thrifted. But only a handful of the tiny animals. To have a box set would be beyond. I can only imagine it must be like walking into a beautiful Woolworths at your house. Dreamy...Renee
Posted by: Renee | July 12, 2011 at 03:10 PM
so funny- i have a "Happy cupboard" where these are the only things allowed :) the mix of patterns is wonderfully cheerful!
beth
Posted by: beth smith | July 12, 2011 at 04:30 PM
You KNOW how much I love these! I was reading Martha Stewart while waiting for my daughter to get her hair cut (which is a long way of saying I don't know if it was the current issue or an old one) and saw really adorable sour cream glasses. I thought I should collect them, but then I remembered how many Swanky Swigs I had....
Posted by: Barbara | July 12, 2011 at 04:56 PM
I just love those!!! I have some to and they are super cute!!
Posted by: elma | July 13, 2011 at 06:10 PM
These are just so happy I guess is a good word for this collection!
What is the strangest things you have seen a collection of at an estate sale that people have had?
Spoon post soon? Happy Day!!
Posted by: Lisa | July 14, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Hi Laurie,
Oh my, I just love your collection
of the Swanky Swigs! I especially
like the florals and of course,
the animals! I don't have a one!
:( I will have to try to find
some....very, very soon.
Thank you for showing this great
collection. : )
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | July 14, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Laurie,
That is a darn cute collection. I especially like the animals. Are these in your cupboards or on shelves where you see them? Just curious how you display them :)
Marci
Posted by: Marci | July 14, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Who made your Magpie Ethel title banner? I absolutely love it... and would love how to make a cool one for my blog:
lemonthrift.blogspot.com
Posted by: Michelle Dwyer | July 27, 2011 at 06:04 PM