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Nice quality Modernist-design cocktail shaker. Sleek, rounded form with a rounded, shallow, dome-top cap. Made by the famous Wiskemann workshop of Belgium, circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H.

Tall classic-form cocktail shaker in deep ruby-red glass. The chromium mounts are marked "chrome stainless." Top cap, with its engined grip pattern, removes to reveal a flat-top strainer. American, circa 1940's. 10 1/2" H.

Beautifully stylized Doulton Lambeth stoneware jardiniere. Interlacing robust foliates as well as whiplash vines are tube lined. Glazed in royal and light blues along with celadon and sepia brown. Unusual mottled, sponged effect upon surface. Impressed Doulton Lambeth marks for period circa 1902 along with decorator marks for Jane Rumbol. 7 3/4" H., 8 1/2" W.

Stunning Secession design. The body of the copper wine or Champagne cooler is hammered. The brass top with its openwork patterns has Secession florette, as well as geometric forms. Energetic flanking brass handles have a central bead element. Made in Germany circa 1905. 9 3/4" H., 11" W.

Sweeping handles flank the bold Art Nouveau wine or Champagne cooler. Interlacing stylized Jugendstil foliates in relief exuberantly adorn front and back. Made by the Gerhardi workshop in Germany circa 1900. 9 3/8" H., 12" W. to handle

A spirited Art Deco cocktail picks set with a painted metal saxophone player. The figure, with his red hat and bow tie, holds a brass painted sax as he faces a holder with six red-top-mounted cocktail picks. All are mounted on a macassar wood base. The narrative set was most likely made by Sudre, known for unusual figural cocktail accoutrements. France circa 1930's. 5 1/8" L., 4 1/4" H.

Stunning example! The wide-lobed form vase, with a crimped center, is in a deep cornflower blue. Four sections of Vienna- Secession-design fine silver overlay, with a distinct Dagobert Peche influence, adorn the surface. The flared top is completely covered in silver. Germany circa 1915. 5 3/8" H.

Whimsical silver jigger with enamel stoplights to direct you. Green-Go, Yellow-Caution, Red-Stop. Made in Rhode Island by the Alvin Silver Co. circa 1960's. 2 1/2" H.

A tankard-, or stein-form holder houses Bakelite-cherry cocktail picks. The set-of-six picks rests within their own stand which lifts out of the tankard. Nice example for the collector of unusual cocktail picks sets. Made in England circa 1930's. 4 1/2" H.

Whimsical and unusual! Chromium cocktail picks holder is fashioned as an umbrella stand. It's circular rim is notched with twelve slots to hold the set-of-twelve butterscotch tone, finial-top picks. An umbrella handle design rises from the holder to carry the set. France circa 1940's. 5 1/8" H., 2 1/2" W., 3 1/4" L. each pick.

Wonderful French Art Deco design. Red half-moon bakelite holder supports a set-of-eight cherry-mounted picks. Each pick suspends from a slotted chromium rounded holder. Additional cherries adorn the stand's macassar wood base. France circa 1930's. 1 1/2"D, 5 1/8" W, 3 1/4"L each pick.

Stunning example of a single Steuben twist-rope column candlestick. The tall amber form has an optic ribbed candle cup and footed support in Celeste Blue. A striking color combination and pattern for the collector of fine early Steuben glass. Frederick Carder design number 6107, as illustrated in The Glass of Frederick Carder, page 164; circa 1920. 12" H.

The original lithograph by Georges Meunier, 1898, advertises the famous 19th century Parisian dance hall, Bullier. Carved frame with UV-Plexi, 19 1/2" W., 23 1/4" H.

Les Maitres de l'Affiche

In the 1890's streets in major cities were enriched with large and colorful advertising posters created by leading artists of the era. The prominent artist, Jules Cheret had his own print workshop in Paris which offered works from the Imprimierie Chaix print workshop. As artistic director of Chaix, Cheret had the vision to create Les Maitres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster). The series of 11 3/8" x 15 5/8" posters designed by the most prestigious poster artists of the day were chromolithographic reductions of the same large format examples be these artists. Prints were sold in packages of four and offered from December 1895 to 1900. Ninety seven artists were represented in the series which on occasion included a bonus plate. 256 total plates or images were produced in the five years Les Maitres de l'Affiche was offered. Each print has an embossed seal confirming it's authenticity.

The original lithograph by Alice R. Glenny advertises the Women's Edition of the 19th century publication, Buffalo Courier. Glenny, an American painting and graphic artist, became president of the Buffalo society of artists. She studied with William Merritt Chase. Carved frame with UV-Plexi, 19 1/2" W., 23 1/4" H.

Les Maitres de L'Affiche

In the 1890's streets in major cities were enriched with large and colorful advertising posters created by leading artists of the era. The prominent artist, Jules Cheret had his own print workshop in Paris which offered works from the Imprimierie Chaix print workshop. As artistic director of Chaix, Cheret had the vision to create Les Maitres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster). The series of 11 3/8" x 15 5/8" posters designed by the most prestigious poster artists of the day were chromolithographic reductions of the same large format examples be these artists. Prints were sold in packages of four and offered from December 1895 to 1900. Ninety seven artists were represented in the series which on occasion included a bonus plate. 256 total plates or images were produced in the five years Les Maitres de l'Affiche was offered. Each print has an embossed seal confirming it's authenticity.

Extraordinary quality and design. Chinese export fine silver cocktail shaker has repousse chrysanthemums along with foliage and branches in high relief about the circumference of its surface. The beautifully crafted example has hand-chased details. A charming fluttering butterfly in relief hovers above and completes the elegant design. Stamped beneath with maker mark of the Guang Li workshop of Shanghai, circa 1920. Very fine condition. 9 1/4" H.

Set-of-six sterling silver "cock-tail" picks. Each pick has detailed rooster as it's finial. Fitted in original silk and velvet lined box. Hallmarks: Barker Brothers, Birmingham 1930. 3 3/8" L. each

Superb quality and beautifully presented. Arts & Crafts English sterling silver tyg tri-handle tots or shot glasses. Each are fully hallmarked for J & W Deakin of Sheffield, 1911. In addition, each bears marks beneath for prominent retailer Cooke & Kelvey of Calcutta. The establishment founded by Thomas Cooke & Robert Kelvey in the Victorian era, offered finest quality silver and jewels to Royals and Nobility of the era. Fitted in original silk and velvet lined case. 2" H. 1 1/4" W., 1 3/4" W. to handles each.

Whimsical Bakelite dice holder in mottled green with a large set-of-ten dice-form cocktail picks. Unusual tall dice design holder. France circa 1930's. 2 1/2" H., 1 1/2" W. holder; 3 1/4" L. each pick.