Vintage Libbey Glass Circus Beverage Barware glasses manufactured in the 1950s.

Libbey Glass Circus Beverage Tumblers. Vintage drinking glasses manufactured by the Libbey Glass Company in the 1950s.  Libbey Glass Company, produced in the United States. Authentic pieces from this collection often feature a molded script L logo on the bottom.  This set, frequently called A Day at the Circus or Under the Big Top.”  The design is associated with the 1952 film “The Greatest Show on Earth”.  The glassware is characterized by its tapered V shape, heavy base, enameled colorful graphics (including ringmasters, lion tamers, and animals), and a 22kt gold rim.  These glasses were originally part of a larger Hostess set. Today, they are highly sought-after Mid-Century Modern (MCM) barware pieces. Depending on the condition and the number of glasses in a set, they typically retail between $60 and $135. These were all I have from a set my Father won as a salesman promotion.