Description These glasses were used by Kraft or ETA for their condiments, conserves or peanut butter. This design was one of four in a series that dates back to WWII circa 1939 – 1945. The first swanky swig glasses were used in 1940. The armed forces series features four glasses: Airforce – Light Blue, Navy – White, Army – Dark Red & a North Africa Campaign glass also dark red. Glasses measure approximately 12cm in height. These vintage 1940-1960’s glasses are unique to Australia. Known as Swanky Swig glasses, they began life as condiment jars for companies Kraft, Sanitarium, ETA (peanut butter), Cottee’s, Barnes Honey, Grieg’s Honey, Farmer’s Union & Gardner’s and one would have contained Vegemite, Marmite, Peanut Butter, Mayonnaise, sweet spread like Lemon Butter, Conserves, Savoury Relish and pastes for sandwiches, honey, cocktail onions or nuts. Once the contents were consumed, re use and collect the glasses to form a set of many colours.
