A vintage sterling silver vermouth sprinkler in the form of a watering can by Cartier. The long spout gently sprinkles just the right amount of vermouth into a classic martini or Manhattan. The bottom is marked "Cartier Sterling".
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: 3" high. Weight: 53.0 grams.
A nice set of nine sterling silver decanter labels (AKA bottle tickets or tags) for rum, gin, vodka, whisky, vermouth, sherry, cognac and port. The tickets have elegant scrolled borders and are engraved with the names of the various liquors. Each hangs from a sterling chain. The backs are marked "Sterling" and have an unidentified maker's mark.
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, sharp det ...click for details
An elegant sterling silver short compote by Tiffany & Co. The Art Deco design is devoid of decoration except for the gentle ribbing that extends toward the edge of the slightly scalloped rim. A dish of this sort would be most appropriate to serve bonbons or nuts. The bottom is marked with the Tiffany hallmark used 1907-47.
Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, no monogram, no dings. Size: 6" dia ...click for details
Classic sterling silver bowl in the form first produced by patriot silversmith Paul Revere. These bowls became very popular during the Colonial Revival era early in the 20th century, and have remained popular since. The bottom is marked "Reproduction of Paul Revere Bowl by Manchester".
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, no monogram, no dings. Size: 5-1/4" diameter; 2-5/8" high. We ...click for details
A very heavy sterling silver letter opener by Tiffany & Co. The circular handle features a finely crafted relief portrait of an American bald eagle. The back is marked “Tiffany & Co. Sterling”.
Origin: America, ca. 1976. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, no monogram. Size: 6-/18”. Weight: 88.5 grams.
A pretty Art Deco cut glass perfume bottle with an intaglio stopper. The periwinkle blue body is cut in a diamond pattern, while the flat round stopper has lapidary cut edges and an intaglio four-leaf clover. The overall effect is very sweet. The flat base is acid-etched “Made in Czechoslovakia” inside an elongated oval.
Origin: Czechoslovakia, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 3-3/4” tall.
An elegant Art Deco ruby glass cocktail shaker with sterling silver overlay in a grapevine pattern. The glass has a very intense ruby coloring, and the bottom has a polished pontil-a reliable sign of quality glass. Each side of the shaker is enhanced with a stylized grapevine motif worked in sterling silver overlay. The shaker is finished with a chrome-plated top.
Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all ...click for details
Extremely rare set of twelve 7-piece place settings in Georg Jensen's wonderful Art Deco "Parallel" or "Relief" pattern. Designed in 1931 by Jensen's brother-in-law O. Gundlach-Pedersen, this pattern makes the most of Art Deco geometry and severity. The plain surfaces are relieved only by a series of stepped parallel lines near the ends of the handles. The shapes of the bowls and tines are somewhat elongated to add to the streamlined look. Each piece is stamped wi ...click for details
Superb and extremely rare silverplated cocktail shaker in the "Ile de France" pattern by Meriden Britannia Plate Co. This is one of the most desirable of the high style Art Deco shakers. The ocean liner "Ile de France" was launched in 1926--not as the largest ship afloat, but intentionally as the most elegant ship in the world. This shaker was intended to celebrate that achievement and took its streamlined design elements from the ship itself. The pour spout protrudes fro ...click for details
Sterling silver syringe for adding just the perfect amount of vermouth to your next martini. These vintage "Martini Spikes" were made by Gorham in the 1950s. Fully hallmarked.
Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Size: 6-1/2" long.