Babycham Glass - 1950s Collectible Memorabilia

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Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Put the fruit in our gorgeous old glass moulds, or in individual glasses like our large stemmed bee glasses from France, and pour the cordial mix over. Originally known as ‘baby champ’, the drink was created by Francis Showering in Somerset, England before being launched in 1953. If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. There are several different types of Babycham glasses, which can be distinguished by their different designs.

but did you know that you could estimate the date your Babycham glasses just by looking at the design of them? Babycham is such an iconic brand and any retro or vintage lover should own at least one of these amazing glasses. It became the first alcoholic drink advertised on British television and went on to become massively popular in the 60s and 70s.I found it quite hard to find pictures of the changing face of the Babycham deer all in one place so I thought I’d share what I’ve picked up on the way. Change, restrict, delete - You may also have rights to change, restrict our use of, or delete your personal information. Dartington, which now has 110 employees, celebrates its 40th anniversary next year with an exhibition and commemorative book. We will get closer to the original production method and recipe, as some things got chiselled away for speed with mass production. In addition to their value, Babycham glasses are also a fun and unique addition to any collection or barware set.

Remember to allow the jelly mix to cool down a bit before adding the condensed milk, then pour into our glass moulds, rabbit moulds or glasses as usual.

How could I have expected the book, written by a connoisseur of the finest in factory glass, to validate my lack of taste? Thrower, who created 95 per cent of its ranges until 1987, was a charismatic character, and every one of his plain, classic postwar Scandinavian-influenced designs was made by hand. A: This little transistor radio set was made for MGM in Hong Kong in 1972 and 1973 and ­distributed by Louis Marx. My grandma would have students stay with her from all over the world, and when she died we found beautiful fabrics, pictures and all sorts of gifts she’s been given.

We use our own and third-party cookies for analitycal purposes and to show you personalized ads based on your browsing habits. We measure the clothing laid flat as the diagrams show below and for bust, chest, waist and hips we double the measurement. In the bottom of a cupboard though I found a collection of Babycham glasses which spoke to me like very few other things in my grandma’s house ever did. The condition of the glass, the rarity of the design, and the age of the glass all play a role in determining its value. The image was chosen because of the delicate and playful nature of the deer, which perfectly represents the light and bubbly taste of the famous sparkling perry.

The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. If you're unsure about the value of your Babycham glasses, there are a few things you can do to find out. Preloved, The Joy of Second Hand, Preloved People and The Second Hander are trademarks of Moo Limited. A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Early 1960’s: Champagne glass with a Orange/brown fawn logo facing left with legs out together and a lighter blue striped ‘BABYCHAM’ listing around the base.

At the time though, aged about 13, I didn’t see these things as treasures, built up after a lifetime of collecting or that these might be special gifts from other people which had sentimental value. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. All four glasses are in good condition given their age, with no chips or cracks and good quality deer and text motifs. They have a flared out from top and base straight up and down round stem to the glass with a gold gilt rim. The value of Babycham glasses can range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars, depending on the factors mentioned above.Access - You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the contact information below. Don't forget to share this article with your friends and family so that they too can discover the value of their vintage glassware. His hot tip is the vividly tinted and wacky-shaped vases of the Finnish Riihimaki glassworks (1910-1990).