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Beautiful vintage 1987 Action Industries “Shangri-La” pitcher, crafted of mouth-blown “crystal” and decorated with real 12 karat gold floral designs.
Features a double-pour lip and gracefully applied handle.
A standout example of late mid-century decorative glass—perfect for water, juice, or cocktails, or as a display piece.
• Approx. 9” tall
• Bright 12 K gold design with stylized poppies and leaves
• Clear, bright glass with no chips, cracks, or cloudiness
• Marked on original packaging as “Shangri-La 7681”
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🔎 About the Line
Action Industries was a U.S. home-goods importer active from the 1970s through the 1990s, best known for barware and decorative glass made in Turkey and Eastern Europe. The Shangri-La series is one of their higher-end designs, featuring:
• Hand-blown glass with an applied handle
• Bright metallic floral artwork in real 12 karat gold
• Sold boxed and labeled under “Mouthblown Crystal – 12 Karat Gold – Shangri-La 7681”
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Beautiful vintage crystal pitcher featuring a striking gold and floral motif reminiscent of mid-century Culver Ltd. or Georges Briard designs.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the gold design. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Please review photos for details. I listed as used since I was sure of it’s previous life, but it appears unused. This item was acquired in a Texas Estate Sale.
🧾 Material:
• The Shangri-La line was marketed as “mouthblown crystal”, but:
• The glass was produced in Turkey
• The glass is clear, bright, and well-made
• “Mouthblown crystal” here refers to mouth-blown glass with a crystal-like clarity and finish, not the chemical composition of true crystal (which contains lead oxide for brilliance and weight).
