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Frank Lloyd Wright Original Imperial Hotel Usuhari Glass post 1970s
$ 105.07
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Frank Lloyd Wright Original Imperial Hotel Usuhari Glass post 1970sGLASS FOR SAKE, BEER OR WATER
Up for auction is an authentic and original Vintage Usuhari Glass for Japanese Sake, beer or water, used in Old Imperial Bar, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, designed by architect legend Frank Lloyd Wright, inspired from traditional Clan Monogram, Ichimatsu
.
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo constructed from 1912 and completed 1923 survived the magnitude 8.3 Great Kanto Earthquake of September 1, It was just preparation for Opening day. Wright was very confident with strength of the structure but not sure. A telegram from Japanese friend Baron Okura reported "Hotel stands undamaged as monument to your genius. Congratulation."
In 1968, Imperial Hotel Wright Annex was demolished due to urban developmental pressures.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Wine Glass I am listing was an estate of the retired employee who was granted it as commemoration of the retirement.
YOU ARE BIDDING ONE OF THE HARD-TO-FIND and ONCE IN A LIFETIME ITEM OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT CIRCA 1940 - 1960s AND DISCONTINUED TABLEWARE.
NOW, I AM SELLING ONE OF MY PRIVATE COLLECTIONS TO THE BUYERS WHO LOVE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND HIS WORKS.
Selling one glass each.
Four glasses are available.
No chips, cracks. New Old Stock
Excellent NOS Condition
SIZE : 11cm, approx 4 1/4"
height
I will ship expedited and registered reliable postal service with insurance.
Don't hesitate ask any questions.
_gsrx_vers_1266 (GS 8.3.3 (1266))