Coronet Wine Glass with Stem 2822 by Tiffin-Franciscan

Delicate florals etched into clear crystal evoke a distinctly mid-century sense of refinement, when American glassmakers balanced ornament with restraint. The Coronet Wine Glass with Stem 2822 by Tiffin-Franciscan reflects an era when formal tableware was designed not only for special occasions, but for everyday elegance, produced at a time when finely made stemware was widely accessible to American households yet unmistakably crafted by hand.

Product Details:

• Product Name: Coronet Wine Glass with Stem 2822
• Producer: Tiffin-Franciscan Glass Company
• Craftsmanship: Blown glass
• Height: 5 3/4 inches
• Origin: Crafted in the United States
• Pattern: Coronet
• Piece Code: W
• Production Status: Discontinued piece

Sensory Description:

Clear, finely blown glass forms a gently flared bowl etched with vertical floral motifs that add visual texture without weight. The stem is slender and subtly shaped, flowing cleanly into a balanced foot that gives the glass an airy, poised feel in hand. Light passes easily through the etching, enhancing both the clarity of the glass and the elegance of the wine it holds.

Producer’s Background:

The Coronet pattern was produced by the Tiffin-Franciscan Glass Company during the mid-20th century, a period when Tiffin Glass was among the most respected names in American crystal. Founded in 1888, the company became known for its skilled glassblowing and decorative etching, supplying stemware that bridged traditional craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. After Tiffin’s acquisition by Franciscan in the late 1960s, select glass lines were marketed to complement Franciscan dinnerware, resulting in broader national distribution through department stores and catalog retailers. Patterns like Coronet were produced across multiple stem and table forms, making them both widely used in their time and collectible today. Production ceased when Tiffin-Franciscan closed its glassmaking operations in 1980, solidifying Coronet as a discontinued pattern representative of American mid-century tableware design.

Serving Suggestions:

Well suited for still wines, aperitifs, or dessert wines, this glass performs best when gently hand-washed to preserve its etched detailing. It pairs naturally with vintage-inspired tablescapes, formal dining settings, or curated collections of American art glass, where its proportions and craftsmanship can be fully appreciated.