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Vintage 1970s Anchor Hocking Poison Glass Set 4 Lead Vitriol Arsenic Lye RARE
Rare complete set of 4 vintage 1970s Anchor Hocking Poison Glasses — Lead, Vitriol, Arsenic, and Lye. Bright psychedelic pop-art graphics, highly collectible novelty barware and a standout holiday gift.
Description:
Offered here is a rare complete set of four Anchor Hocking Poison Glasses from the 1970s. Each lowball/rocks glass features psychedelic pop-art graphics in bold neon colors with the names Lead, Vitriol, Arsenic, and Lye.
Maker: Anchor Hocking, USA
Era: 1970s pop-art novelty barware
Set includes: 4 glasses (Lead, Vitriol, Arsenic, Lye)
Measurements: approx. 3.75” tall x 3.25” wide diameter 10\", ~6–8 oz capacity
Condition
Overall: Good vintage condition with bold graphics and strong color.
Arsenic glass: Small flea-bite chip on rim (see close-up photo).
Lead glass: A couple pinpoint nicks and light surface wear to design.
Vitriol glass: Two pinpoint wear spots to the printed design.
Lye glass: Two pinpoint wear spots in the graphic.
General wear: Minor age-related print wear typical for Anchor Hocking glasses of this era. No cracks, no structural damage.
Design History & Context
Anchor Hocking produced these Poison Glasses in the 1970s, inspired by the psychedelic and pop-art design movements. With their fluorescent colors, bold outlines, and stylized lettering, they echo the look of late 1960s/70s pop-art (often compared to the style of Peter Max).
Unlike licensed character glasses of the era, this set was an original Anchor Hocking novelty design. The playful use of chemical names (Lead, Vitriol, Arsenic, Lye) paired with vibrant graphics made them both edgy and whimsical.
Today, they are prized because complete sets are scarce, and their unusual subject matter makes them a true conversation piece.
These vibrant glasses also make a standout holiday gift for collectors or retro décor lovers. Perfect for entertaining with a playful twist, or as a quirky addition to a vintage bar cart this season.
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Item Specifics
Brand: Anchor Hocking
Type: Lowball / Rocks Glass
Pattern: Poison Glasses (Lead, Vitriol, Arsenic, Lye)
Material: Glass
Color: Multicolor (Orange, Blue, Purple, Green)
Style: 1970s Pop Art / Psychedelic
Capacity: ~6–8 oz
Condition: Good Vintage (see description/photos)
Features: Collectible, Rare, Retro Barware
Origin: Made in USA
Production Era: 1970s
