Premium Gift Box: Offering a set of 2 limited-edition cocktail glasses, faithful reproductions of original glasses used at New York's pre-Prohibition Knickerbocker Bar; true replicas, meticulously crafted from the historic Morgantown Glassworks molds. Gift Box includes a 4-page history of the legendary glass,its life and times. Historically Inspired: The stem is crafted in the shape of a gentleman in a top hat, an homage to John Jacob Astor’s New York and a symbol of American capitalism, true to the era’s modest size, about one-third the size of today’s cocktail glasses. Provides a unique style for the sophisticated, theatrical, versatile presentation of favorite straight-up cocktails; the wide rim guides the cocktail to the center of the tongue, perfect for refreshing cocktails Versatile and Multipurpose: Originally designed for the Martini, these glasses are equally appropriate for service of the Whiskey Sour, Daiquiri, Aviation, Grasshopper, Gimlet, and other straight-up cocktails. Perfect fit for vintage cocktail parties or collectors of luxury barware. A Conversation Piece: Each glass blends historical elegance, artistic craftsmanship, and storytelling appeal. Crafted with a lower center of gravity, its sides are less shallow than a contemporary cocktail glass; the flat-bottomed bowl gives the glass a better balance, making a drink harder to spill. The solid, figurative stem makes the glass more comfortable to hold. Gift with a Story to Tell: Legend has it the Martini cocktail was invented at the Knickerbocker Bar by bartender Martini de Arrma di Taggia, and these unique glasses were designed in the shape of Mr. Astor’s top hat. Perfect for housewarmings, anniversaries, birthdays, and holiday celebrations. Their vintage-inspired design feels both nostalgic and modern, perfect for home bars, intimate cocktail parties, or as a collector’s piece. Gift Box includes a 4-page history of the legendary glass,its life and times. Dimensions for Superior Functionality: Height: 5 1/2-inches; Rim Diameter: 3 ¼-inches; Volume Capacity: 4 1/4-ounces. Provides a unique style for the sophisticated, theatrical, versatile presentation of favorite straight-up cocktails; the wide rim guides the cocktail to the center of the tongue, perfect for refreshing cocktails MEET THE BRAND: Since 1997, HISTORY COMPANY has specialized in extraordinary products inspired by history and authenticity, where ‘Every Gift Holds a Story,’ and where you are sure to find the perfect item for keeping or giving.
Historically-Inspired Cocktail Glass – A Conversation Piece in Every Pour
A true cocktail glass should do more than simply hold a drink—it should tell a story. The Old Knickerbocker Bar Cocktail Glass is a faithful reproduction of the original Morgantown Glassworks pattern, crafted with an iconic stem in the shape of a dapper gentleman donning a top hat—a tribute to John Jacob Astor’s New York and a lasting symbol of American capitalism and high society.
This aristocratic design draws inspiration from the Edwardian era, when top hats were de rigueur for the distinguished patrons of “The Forty-Second Street Country Club”—the Knickerbocker Hotel’s famed bar. More than just an aesthetic statement, this structurally refined glass boasts a lower center of gravity, ensuring greater stability and balance. Unlike modern designs, its flat-bottomed bowl makes spills less likely, while the solid, sculptural stem keeps warmth away from the drink, enhancing both temperature retention and comfort in hand.
Presented in a Gift Box Set of Two “Top Hat” Cocktail Glasses, this historically-inspired barware set includes a brief history of the era, evoking the sophistication and grandeur of Old New York. A gentleman’s reward, for keeping or for giving.
