Vintage Pre-Prohibition George Truog design acid etched shot glass in GOOD condition. Condition is "used"

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2oz, 2 1/4" tall glass in GOOD condition. Please look closely at all photos for an accurate understanding of condition. George Truog owned and operated the Maryland Glass Etching Works in Cumberland from 1893-1911. During this time the company produced etched glass artwork for many customers, including the popular complimentary shot glasses whiskey distillers and liquor dealers would give out with orders of their product. George Truog, himself, designed many of the labels for both liquor houses and novelty designs Maryland Glass distributed on their own. This "Eye Opener" shot glass is a well known Truog design. In fact, he made several different versions of this label with different eye illustrations and varying amounts of details to the designs. Collecting Truog pieces has become a well defined subset for pre-pro whiskey shot glass collectors. This example is in GOOD condition, overall. The etching is bold and not worn, and the glass is very clear, but there are some fleabites around the rim and 2 spots where small flakes of glass have come off the inner lip. I believe the rim was ground down to eliminate chips and the spots we see are what remains from that initial damage. Regardless of that, the glass is very displayable with a clean and bold strike on the label. These old shot glasses are perfect for display or occasional use. Grab this one today and enjoy your next happy hour in style! I list vintage beer glasses every week. Please have a look through my other listings and check back in regularly!

GRADING SCALE:

• PRISTINE = no identifiable wear marks of any sort, the glass is like new.

• NEAR-PERFECT = less than 5 minimal, very light wear marks identifiable only using a light source and looking very closely.

• EXCELLENT = up to 15 light wear marks around the glass, such as rub marks and micro-scratches, but no true scratches. Possibility of very minor chip/scratch in the label if there are no other wear marks on the glass. 

• VERY GOOD = similar number of wear marks as excellent rating, just a little more noticeable. Possibility of a light scratch ring on the bottom surface. Possibility of a minor chip or scratch in the label, nothing obvious.

• GOOD = many light wear marks with the possibility of 1-2 minor scratches somewhere on the glass. Noticeable scratch ring on the bottom surface likely. Possibility of minor label damage. 

• WELL USED = lots of wear and/or multiple obvious scratches. Heavy scratch ring on the bottom surface likely. Significantly faded or damaged label possible.

• DAMAGED = cracked, chipped, or very heavily worn glass.

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