This vintage measuring cup for mineral water was produced by Huta Hortensja in Piotrków Trybunalski in the 1930s, exemplifying the everyday glassware of Poland’s interwar period. Crafted from transparent, subtly bluish glass typical for the era, its smooth surface reflects light with a gentle sheen. The minimalist shape—a cylinder with very gently tapering sides and a flat, weightier base for stability—highlights functional design. The delicately arched handle, manually attached, reveals the artisanal quality with slight irregularities at the joints. No decorative patterns or colored accents interrupt the restrained, utilitarian character. The condition is classified as ‘worn’, featuring a visible chip (flake) on the rim and age-appropriate signs of wear common for pieces of this type.This object conjures the quiet ritual of pre-war Polish spas: Krynica, Żywiec, a moment with a sip of mineral water filtered through faint blue glass in sunlight. Its pared-down silhouette speaks the language of early modernism and Art Deco—where utilitarianism met purity—allowing even the simplest vessel to carry a restrained rationality and authenticity. The subtle textural variations and imperfections in the blown glass serve as a topography of years gone by, bestowing upon the cup an individual, timeworn trace.This measuring cup may be placed in a display case as a collector’s artifact or on an open shelf in the living room as a quiet accent among neutral ceramics and vintage glass. It may be paired with other objects from the era—a chrome shaker, a decanter—to recall prewar Art Deco inspiration. It will harmonize with wood, nickel, or marble in rooms featuring muted palettes and geometric lines, whether in vintage collector’s interiors or contemporary settings that value the delicacy and cool clarity of historic form.
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Height11 cm
Depth5 cm
Width11 cm
Dimension details
Width11 cm
Height11 cm
Depth5 cm
Weight1 kg
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