Our Toledo Sparks glasses pay an eye-catching homage to the proposed city flag design by Jacob Parr, with proceeds benefiting our friends at House of Dow!
This design is limited to only 200 sets. When they're gone, they're gone.
ABOUT THE DESIGNS
We took the iconography and symbolism of the proposed Toledo flag and ran them through an MCM blender. The result? Vintage style with a modern touch!
Each set of four glasses features two designs -- a bold grid of yellow sparks framed within blue and white retro lines, and a striking wrap of blue and white triangles featuring the yellow spark. Each set of four includes two of each design.
The eight-pointed, golden-yellow star is called the "Spark of Industry" and represents the hardworking, pioneering spirit of Toledo's people.
The bright blue represents Toledo's vibrancy and optimism. The white represents the city's limitless ambitions and opportunities.
ABOUT THE GLASS
We hand print on Libbey 15.75 fl. oz. Collins glasses, right here in the Glass City—Toledo, Ohio. We use a two-part epoxy ink that makes our drinking glasses top rack dishwasher safe. (But we still recommend washing by hand for maximum print life.)
Glass measurements:
Height: 6.25”
Opening Diameter: 3”
Base Diameter: 2.5”
Maximum Diameter: 3”
ABOUT THE MAKERS
Husbands and self-proclaimed weirdos Jeff Ball and Remy Darby create small batches of MCM-style magic in their studio, located off a random alley in south Toledo, Ohio. They've been creating unique, top-shelf drinkware since 2018.
Jeff is a Toledo native, attending Harvard Elementary and Bowsher High School before eventually relocating to Colorado, where he and Remy met and married. When they sold their Denver home in 2016, they saw an opportunity to take their return and reinvest it in the Glass City, truly proving "You Will Do Better in Toledo."
Now, they're on a mission to support their favorite local businesses!
ABOUT HOUSE OF DOW
Alan Dow and his team curate vintage clothing, accessories and more in Uptown Toledo, where you'll always encounter an eclectic mix of inventory and patrons. Fashionistas and students from the nearby Toledo School for the Arts alike start here to find their new favorite vintage threads.
But beyond the racks of killer wardrobe additions, House of Dow serves as a community hub. People connect and collaborate here. It's a truly magical place!