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Quality heavy sterling silver sherry label. The elongated, octagonal-form label has incised detail and is fully hallmarked: John Harvey & Sons Ltd., London 1960. The label was sold by the famous sherry company to commemorate the opening of their shop at Bond and White Church, October 3rd, 1960. 1 3/8" H., 1 5/8" L. label without chain

Sterling silver bottle stopper fashioned as a wine barrel. The barrel bears hallmarks for the well-known Bruckmann & Sohne workshop of Heibronn, Germany; circa 1960's. 1 3/4" H., 3 1/4" H. with cork.

Elaborately carved with alternating panels. Reticluated foliates and stacked log designs are on the six flaps that fan outward to hold letters or notes. Sides are curved to appear as tree bark. Switzerland, early 1900's. 5 1/2" W., 13" H.

Quatrefoil-form silver gilt cufflinks with incised design. Made in Norway by the Albert Scharwing silver workshop circa 1940's. Workshop marks as well as 835 fine silver marks upon each. 5/8" W., 7/8" L.

Handsome Victorian English silver and horn tall beaker. The sterling mount, with incised banded detail, is fully hallmarked: Thomas Johnson, London 1876. Nice gradation of tone. 4 1/8" H., 2 7/8" W.

Twisted-stem cocktail bar mixer spoon with a convenient muddler upon its end. Identical to those we have had marked Asprey. Made in England circa 1930's. 11" L.

Lovely Art Nouveau sterling silver olive or condiment spoon, made by Paye & Baker of North Attleboro, Massachusetts circa 1901. Finely detailed water lily pattern with floating lilies and pads descending along the stem of the spoon on the front as well as the reverse. The bowl has Art Nouveau florals and fronds in high relief. 7" L.

Antique brass tassel-form letter clip or note holder. The clip has a loop to allow it to hang if desired. Stamped Merry Phipson & Parker, January 1845. 2 1/4" W., 6" L.

Whimsical English Victorian cigar cutter in the form of a Bollinger Champagne bottle. Made of carved horn with silvered metal mounts that are fashioned as the cork's foil covering. Twist the top of bottle to allow the cheroot cutter to flip out. Stamped registry marks: June 29, 1883. 2 1/8" L.

This is the authentic original Napier Penguin Cocktail Shaker designed by Emile Schuelke in 1936. Retains its original white rubber stopper within beak, dried out as usual with age. Superb condition inside and out. This example is always a "must have" for the serious collector. 12 1/4" Height. From our always extensive selection of period Art Deco cocktail shakers - Many additional examples in stock, not listed on our site.

Figural bell, or town-crier cocktail shaker. This fine silver-plated bell is among the creative and imaginative cocktail shaker forms offered by this highly regarded firm in England circa 1930's. Asprey - synonymous with quality! 11 1/4" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site ***

Boldly architectural in form with it's stepped elements. Random starburst embellishments enhance the surface. Top cap with a complimenting step element has a ball finial. Interior features a wafer strainer which removes for filling of ingredients. Sweden circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H.

Prohibition-era glass dumbbell cocktail shaker in cobalt blue. A silvered cap and strainer are mounted upon its top. These highly collected glass dumbbells were created in clear glass as well as in a variety of colors. Cobalt blue is among the most desirable for collectors of these whimsical, figural forms. American circa 1930s. 12 1/4" L. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site ***

Beautifully interpreted Danish modernist design cocktail shaker. The bold rounded form has a beaded frieze around the strainer section that is repeated upon the base. A ball finial cap removes, to reveal an interior strainer seal cap, with a modernist loop handle. A stunning, elegantly designed shaker. Made in Denmark circa 1940. 9 1/2" H.

Very nice example of this highly collected corkscrew. The celluloid stockings are striped in bright dark green and ivory. Nickel mounts are in the form of high-button boots. Influenced by the "Can-Can" dancers of the 19th century, Moulin Rouge-era Paris. Made in Germany circa 1895. 2 5/8" L. closed, 5 1/4" W. fully open

Sterling silver dessert, or fruit, set with mother-of-pearl handles. The twelve-piece service for six consists of elegant three-tine forks along with six serrated-end knives. Fitted in original case with its key. Case has retailer and silversmith's label for R. Stewart, Buchanan & Argyle Street in Glasgow. Each piece fully hallmarked: Robert Stewart, London 1919. 6 1/8" L. forks, 7 3/8" L. knives.

French figural cocktail picks set. The whimsical narrative displays a chef grasping a taste as he upholds his piping hot platter. A set-of-six chef- cap-topped cocktail picks rest within their cylindrical chromium holder. The figure with red, white and black enamel detail stands upon a macassar wood base. Undoubtedly by Sudre, the workshop known for unusual figural cocktail accoutrements. France circa 1940"s. 5 1/8" L., 5 1/2" H.

An unusual find! Silvered art deco citrus juicer. Top reamer with heart form perforations drains into its awaiting stepped, lobed cup, with reticulated base support. Juicer can be inverted to allow pouring of citrus essence while straining seeds or pour directly from the cup. Stamped marks for the Cailar Bayard workshop of France, circa 1930's. 2 1/2" W., 4 1/2" H.