I had assumed this was merely a spinning condiment caddy. It comes with 4 plastic serving spoons after all. But then I saw a Wall Street Journal article from 2017 identifying this as a "Cocktail Caddy" from the 1950's. The footed glasses are actually the right size and shape to serve spirits in. And cocktails in the 1960's were more straight-forward than today. A couple ice cubes and liquor in some cases.

So, this piece can do double duty depending on your needs. Use it for condiments or candy at a gathering OR use it to bring drinks to your guests with style!

It looks like Kromex to me but they weren't the only company making these types of products back then. Kromex started up in 1957 and I believe was short-lived as a company but made TONS of lazy susans, serving dishes and condiment caddies during that time. I did not find conclusive evidence of origin for this baby. In addition to the metal, there is also a wood piece (hard to see) at the base. The wood has a slightly scuffed area but looks like some teak oil or some such product will shine it up and make it look even better. Though it is hard to see the wood underneath all the metal and glass so not really a blemish that catches your eye or makes the piece look worn.

I love the MCM swoop to the handle. Spins great! No tarnish to the metal which is amazing! No dents. No eye catching scratches. Tumblers intact with no cracks or chips. Plastic spoons are a bit clouded from the years and use but not cracks or chips! This is a great MCM piece which will look great on display in your retro inspired kitchen when not in use.

Measures:
Caddy: 7 3/4" to top of handle, about 6 1/2" square
Footed Tumblers: 3 1/2" tall by 3" diameter at top

Includes caddy, 4 tumblers, 4 serving spoons.

How I Assess Vintage Pieces
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My listings are more than just a one line list of the dimensions. I strive to identify all flaws—even minor ones—in the listing, with both photos and descriptions. This means you know what you are getting from me. Vintage items typically have light signs of usage: utensil marks, diminished shine to the glaze, scratches on the design, chips, crazing, and cracks. The situations mentioned above are exactly what I examine each item for, under a bright light and with glasses on, as I am listing it.

I don’t use the word “excellent” unless there is no crazing, no cracks, no chips, zero utensil marks, and no muting of colors or glaze sheen…so I rarely use the word “excellent” for a vintage item.

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