HISTORY COMPANY Buying Guide & Brand Review (Oct. 2026 Updated)

HISTORY COMPANY “Bàcaro di Veneto” Rustic Italian Stemless Wine Glass 4-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 4 authentic Italian Stemless Wine Glasses, inspired by the culture of Venice and throughout the Veneto region, where small glasses of everyday wines are shared in bacaros, Venetian taverns, small in size, characterised by simple and rustic furniture, where you can enjoy glasses of wine with cicheti (Italian appetizers)

Rustic, tempered, artisan glassware with thick bottoms, durable, economical, multipurpose, and utilitarian; easy to cradle; minimalist take on the wine glass, more fitting than delicate stemware; chip-resistant rim makes each glass durable for long lasting use

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HISTORY COMPANY Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass Set – 1930s New York Speakeasy Coupettes for Craft Cocktails – Vintage-Inspired 2-Piece Barware (Gift Box Collection)

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A Toast to Nick & Nora Charles: Named for the legendary cocktail-loving duo from The Thin Man films, this Gift Box Set of two classic Nick & Nora cocktail glasses channels the wit, elegance, and high life of 1930s New York. Their petite proportions are purpose-built for perfectly balanced, spirit-forward cocktails—Daiquiris, Manhattans, Corpse Reviver No. 2s—where flavor, temperature, and precision matter most.

Why the Smaller Size Matters: In an age of oversized glassware, these refined coupettes return to the original philosophy of cocktail service: quality over quantity. The modest capacity keeps drinks properly chilled, aromas focused, and pours deliberate. Long embraced by today’s leading mixologists, the Nick & Nora glass delivers superior balance, presentation, and control.

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1934 Nick & Nora Art Moderne Crystal Cocktail Coupette - 2-Piece Set

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Premium Gift Box Set: Presented in a refined Gift Box, this Set of Two petite Coupe-style cocktail glasses is inspired by the sleek verticality of early-20th-century Art Moderne design. Crafted from delicate, lead-free crystal, each glass offers a luxurious feel in hand, with softly sloped sides that create an elegant, timeless silhouette prized by collectors and cocktail purists alike.

Iconic Nick & Nora Design: Named for the famously cocktail-loving detective duo of The Thin Man films, these glasses embody the wit, sophistication, and effortless cool of 1930s cocktail culture. Their rediscovered petite proportions make them a favorite among professional bartenders and home mixologists who value precision, balance, and classic style.

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The "Old Ritz" Paris Cocktail Coupe Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 classically-designed, carefully-crafted Coupe-shaped Cocktail Glasses, inspired by the Bar Hemingway of the iconic Ritz Paris Hotel

Imagine settling into your leather armchair, as you order a legendary cocktail, served in a refined coupe with sweeping curves and reinforced stem for added durability

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HISTORY COMPANY The 1930 Literary Round Table Cocktail Coupe Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 iconic, classically-designed Coupe Cocktail Glasses, inspired by the group of New York 1930s-era writers, critics, actors, and wits who gathered and gossiped at the Algonquin Round Table

Arguably a barware essential, this Gift Box of stemmed coupe cocktail glasses includes the recipe for the 1937 Algonquin Cocktail plus one dozen signature beverage coasters; the sentimental value of these glasses makes for a great conversation starter

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1930s Paris Crystal Double-Sided Cocktail Jigger (Gift Box)

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A Precision Tool for the Perfect Cocktail: This expertly crafted double-sided crystal jigger delivers effortless accuracy for both classic and contemporary cocktails. Featuring precise 2-ounce and 1-ounce measures, it ensures consistent pours every time—an indispensable tool for professional bartenders and serious home mixologists alike.

Inspired by a Parisian Original: Produced in extremely limited quantities, this handcrafted crystal jigger is modeled after a rare 1930s Paris hotel bar original. Made by skilled European artisans from fine, lead-free crystal, it blends timeless elegance with exacting functionality.

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HISTORY COMPANY Dukes Bar World’s Best Martini Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 iconic, quintessential Martini Glasses, discovered at Dukes Bar, the London hotel bar that, according to The New York Times, concocts the ‘World’s Best Martini’

Timeless, eye-catching design, crafted in classic lead-free crystal; provides gorgeous clarity and brilliance; excellent feel of the glass in the hand; elongated stem and classic V-shaped silhouette; makes an ideal vessel for sophisticated Martinis, Vodkatinis, and Gibsons

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HISTORY COMPANY Cole Porter “Opening Night” Crystal Champagne Cocktail Coupe 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 De-Lovely Champagne Cocktail Coupes, inspired by the glossy opulence of the scores Mr. Porter wrote for Broadway and Hollywood

Meticulously crafted from purest, non-lead crystal, ensuring high levels of clarity and brilliance; whimsical design adds individuality of style to cocktail service

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Charles Butterworth 1937"Small-Scale" Martini Cocktail Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

HISTORY COMPANY Jean Harlow “Dinner at Eight” 1933 Cocktail Coupe Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 vintage-style Cocktail Coupes, inspired by Jean Harlow, the original Blonde Bombshell and most iconic actress of the Hollywood classic films era; the cinematic Art Deco coupe suggests high-society dinner parties of the 1930s; its design is quintessential Harlow, sassy and vivacious with seductive stature and romantic innuendo.

The sophisticated silhouette is provocative and theatrical; widened brim allows release of aromatics, designed to elevate the sensory sipping experience; makes a thoughtful gift with effortless sophistication; ideal for celebrations - dinner parties, birthdays, engagement, wedding, housewarming, anniversaries

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HISTORY COMPANY Casablanca 1942 Champagne Coupe Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 vintage-style Champagne Coupes, as seen in the 1942 film 'Casablanca' with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman; As Time Goes By, these glasses will always be remembered for their use in the most famous toast: 'Here's looking at you, kid.'

Gift Box includes 'A Champagne Drinker's Guide to Casablanca' PLUS one dozen beverage coasters from Rick's Cafe in French Morocco

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HISTORY COMPANY Spanish Chatos Stemless Bodega Wine Drinking Glass 4-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of traditional, rustic, stemless glasses Spaniards use to sip 'vino español' everyday wines

Simple, casual, stemless 'bodega' wine glasses we discovered in the mercados and tapas bars in Barcelona, Spain

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HISTORY COMPANY New York “Party of the Century” Classic Cocktail Coupe Glass 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 glamorous Coupe-shaped Cocktail Glasses inspired by Truman Capote and his "Black and White Ball" at New York's Plaza Hotel; Gift Box includes reproduction of Mr. Capote’s invitation,’Requesting the Pleasure of Your Company” on November 28, 1966

This exclusive set represents the height of the swirling, swinging sixties, icons of American popular culture and lifestyles of the rich and famous; distinctive, easy-to-cradle design; clear, beautiful, strong, and resilient, each glass is highly resistant to scratching, breaking or chipping; the sophisticated form harmonizes with both traditional and modern settings

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1944 Ciro's Cocktail Coupette, Nightclub Edition, 2-Piece Set (Gift Box)

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Golden Age Hollywood Coupettes: Inspired by the legendary Sunset Strip nightclub Ciro’s at the height of Hollywood glamour, these petite coupette-style glasses are designed for perfectly balanced, spirit-forward cocktails. Ideal for Daiquiris, Manhattans, Corpse Reviver No. 2s, and other classic “up” drinks that benefit from restraint, chill, and focus.

Why the Smaller Size Matters: Faithful to 1940s cocktail proportions, these coupettes favor elegance over excess. Their modest scale keeps cocktails colder, sharper, and properly structured—an approach embraced by today’s leading bartenders and historians alike, and a welcome alternative to oversized modern stemware.

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HISTORY COMPANY Knickerbocker Bar “Mr. Astor’s Top Hat” Original Martini Glass, 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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Premium Gift Box Set of 2 limited-edition cocktail glasses, faithful reproductions of original glasses used at New York's pre-Prohibition Knickerbocker Bar; includes 4-page history of the legendary glass

The historically-inspired stem is crafted in the shape of a gentleman in a top hat, an homage to John Jacob Astor’s New York and a symbol of American capitalism, true to the era’s modest size, about one-third the size of today’s cocktail glasses

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