Lot # 146 - Vintage Bormioli Rocco "Ibisco" Cobalt Blue Footed Tumblers - Set of 8

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 27-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 03-Nov-2025 9:25:00 PM
Current bid:

$25.00

Highest bidder:

Utsukushii Josei

Auction has ended

Description :

For your consideration is a rare and beautiful set of eight vintage Bormioli Rocco "Ibisco" drinking glasses. These tumblers feature a clear top with a distinctive cobalt blue square base. The heavy, sturdy design and square footed base make them a unique and elegant addition to any barware or glassware collection. Made in Italy, this style of glass is known to have been featured in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.


One of the most interesting features of these glasses is their blue fluorescence under a UV blacklight. As seen in the included photos, the cobalt blue bases glow vividly when exposed to UV light, a property often caused by the presence of trace elements like manganese or cobalt in the glass. This glowing effect does not degrade over time and is a result of the glass's chemical composition.
Details:
  • Brand: Bormioli Rocco
  • Model: Ibisco
  • Color: Clear with a Cobalt Blue base
  • Origin: Italy
  • Features: Heavy square footed base, vintage design, UV-reactive (glows blue under blacklight)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or damage. Please see photos for a detailed look at the item's condition.


Note on UV Glow:
Photos under a UV blacklight have been included to show the beautiful glowing effect of the cobalt blue bases.

Dimensions : 3 in W x 7 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Utsukushii Josei

Date Bid User
27-Oct-2025 6:14:30 PM $25.00 Utsukushii Josei
27-Oct-2025 2:27:22 PM $23.00 Ballyhooseattle
27-Oct-2025 2:27:22 PM $22.00 RKB
27-Oct-2025 2:27:13 PM $21.00 Ballyhooseattle
27-Oct-2025 2:27:13 PM $20.00 RKB
27-Oct-2025 2:26:54 PM $15.00 Ballyhooseattle
27-Oct-2025 2:26:54 PM $14.00 RKB
27-Oct-2025 10:35:40 AM $12.00 Ballyhooseattle
27-Oct-2025 10:35:40 AM $11.00 Utsukushii Josei
27-Oct-2025 8:21:28 AM $5.00 Ballyhooseattle

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