Description
Byrrh brand glasses, from the French aperitif, that marked an era. On the glass's emblem, the gilded metal medallion, are portraits of: Louis XVIII (2 glasses), Charles X (2 glasses), and Louis XV, Rex, and Christianiss (2 glasses). Founded in 1866, it's one of the oldest aperitif brands. In the 50s and 60s, glasses with a gilded metal medallion were fashionable for promoting the product. A great story to share while enjoying an aperitif ;) They can be used for other aperitifs, water, the possibilities are endless :) How can you add a fun anecdote to your aperitif time with these glasses? It's aperitif time, and we're bringing out our beautiful glasses... A little piece of history while filling the glasses with whatever you like, of course. ???? These pretty glasses with the gold-plated medallion were fashionable in the 1950s and 60s for promoting perhaps one of the oldest French aperitifs, Byrrh. This brand, registered in 1873, which was originally called "Tonique Hygiène à base de vins généreux et de quinquina" (Hygienic Tonic made from generous wines and quinine), but had to change its name under pressure from doctors in Montpellier—quite a story!—reached its peak in the 1930s before giving way to anise-flavored drinks in the 1960s. The drink is still available on our shelves, but these beautiful medallion glasses are no longer produced.
