What the hell is this… found in my grandmother’s crockery cupboard 🧐🕰️ At first, I thought they were strange plastic bars, maybe cocktail accessories 🍹 or pieces of an old Christmas tree ornament 🎄. But no: they were glass, light, fragile, and obviously made with care ❤️. Thin lines, translucent colors—orange, yellow, green… Different shades, but all shaped the same way: thin, with a little “bun:g” next to them. I held them in my hand, wondering: what could they be used …⤵️

In many households—especially decades ago—barware wasn’t kept in a “bar.” It lived alongside fine china, crystal glasses, and serving pieces. These stirrers were likely used when guests came over for:

Aperitifs
Digestifs
Coffee liqueurs
Cocktails served after dinner
Your grandmother probably brought them out only on special occasions—which explains why they survived so well.

A Glimpse Into Another Era
Holding one of these glass stirrers feels like holding a piece of everyday history.

They come from a time when:

Objects were made to last
Even small tools were thoughtfully designed
Entertaining at home was an art
No logos. No branding. Just craftsmanship.

And they weren’t decorative.

The Answer: Vintage Glass Drink Stirrers (with a Twist)
After some digging—and a few conversations with people who know their antiques—the mystery finally unraveled.

These are vintage glass cocktail stirrers, most commonly used in the mid-20th century.

But not just any stirrers.