- Premium Gift Box Set of 2 sophisticated Cocktail Rocks Glasses, inspired by vintage glassware, characterized by a a striking vertical cut design that wraps around a thick base to create a geometric and sculptural masterpiece
- Each extraordinary glass is an homage to Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt and its legendary Long Bar, famous throughout the world during the 1940s; notable guests included Aga Khan, the Maharajah of Jodhpur, Winston Churchill, Field Marshal Lord Kitchener and Theodore Roosevelt
- Designed with a pronounced opening to create a pleasant sipping experience and to allow air to open up the true flavor of the drink, strong, and resilient, each glass is highly resistant to scratching, breaking or chipping; the sophisticated form harmonizes with both traditional and modern settings
- Distinctive, easy-to-cradle design; tactile paneling provides a comfortable grip while lending the glass a refined appearance; replacing the stem with a thick-glass footed base provides a distinctive look; the vertical cut design reflects light, making it a beautiful and dynamic addition to the table setting
- Notable for brilliant clarity and superb balance, each glass is versatile for serving a variety of cocktails, both straight up or on the rocks; each heavy weighted glass has a low center of gravity and yet maintains elegance
- Dimensions for superior functionality: 3 3/4-inches (Height); 4-inches (Top Diameter); 2-inches (Base); 10-ounces (Volume Capacity)
- Surprise your favorite host with this timeless glassware; use for everyday casual get-togethers and all your entertaining; make a great gift great for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays, and celebratory occasions
- Shepheard’s was an institution, holding its own unique place in the affections of all who knew and loved Egypt, a place of wonderful glamor and grandeur
The Impossibly Perfect Cocktail Glass, Circa 1940.
Situated on the boundary between the European and Arab quarters of Cairo, Shepheard’s Hotel, synonymous with luxury and opulence, became home away from home to explorers, artists, writers, intellectuals, and soldiers stationed in Egypt.
The hotel’s Long Bar, famous throughout the world during the 1940s, was not named for its size, but rather the length of its lines, with British, American, French officers in uniforms enduring long wait times for the excellent drinks.
With a cocktail glass design that pays tribute to the quintessentially imperial hotel and its legendary bar, striking deep vertical cuts refract light and provide texture, as they wrap around a thick glass base. Heavy in the hand, each impossibly perfect glass delivers a drink evenly across the palate in an indulgent tasting experience.
The Shepheard’s Hotel 1940 “Long Bar” Cocktail Rocks Glass is offered in a Gift Box Set of 2, for keeping or giving.