Catalog: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Metals (120)

A highly sought, original dumbbell figural cocktail shaker sold by Asprey in London circa 1930's. Among the very best. Large, bold form and ideal for actual shaking. 10 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.***

Bold stepped Art Deco form with notched architectural elements in relief about the circumference. This highly collected cocktail shaker is extraordinarily rare to find with its set-of-six matching conical cocktail glasses. Each with matching step and notched design upon the bases. Shaker's top cap enhanced with a ball finial, removes to reveal a wafer-form strainer which lifts out for convenience. Denmark circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H. shaker, 2 3/4" H. each glass.

Pair sterling silver Danish-influence two-arm candelabra. A central urn form with scrolling berry elements is reminiscent of Georg Jensen design. The stunning form is supported by a hammered silver base. Marks beneath for the prominent Gorham silver workshop along with date mark for year 1941. 7 1/4" H., 9 1/2" W.

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.

Impeccable design! The lobed creamer and sugar are distinctly influenced by Josef Hoffmann. They have hand-hammered detail and rest upon their original oval tray with its complementing, hammered, rising border. All pieces have rolled rims, a sign of quality. Each is signed by the Wilkens & Sohne silver workshop of Bremen-Hemelingen, Germany. Each consecutively numbered 7173, 7174 and 7175, along with 830 Fine Silver marks; circa 1929. Examples of Wilkens works are represented in the collection of the Brohan Museum in Berlin. 6 1/4" W., 9 1/8" L. tray; 2 1/8" H. sugar; 2 5/8" H. creamer

Wonderful sterling silver cock-tail goblets. Each of these rare-to-find examples has a fully cast, figural rooster as its stem. The set-of-four bears marks for the Reed & Barton Silver Co. of Massachusetts, circa 1950. 4 3/4" H., 3" W.

WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Modernist wine or champagne cooler of elongated quatrefoil form. Few early workshops created coolers that would accommodate more than a single bottle. Wonderful and practical ! Germany circa 1930's. 8 3/8" H., 7" W., 14 3/4" L. to handles.

Stunning Arts & Crafts sterling silver trophy cup. A pair of birds are perched upon the top of reticulated strap form and rivet handles. Each is poised to drink from a gilded interior pond. Hallmarks: Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1926. 5 7/8" H., 6 1/2" W.

Silvered wine or Champagne cooler stand. Finely detailed acanthus forms are in relief upon its side. A convenient swivel bale handle rises above the elegant bottle stand. Made in Germany circa 1920's. 19 1/8" H., 26 3/4" H. to handle, 7 1/8" W. at top

The original, highly collected, recipe or "Tells-U-How" cocktail shaker made by Napier in Connecticut. The design for this form was patented by LeRoy Fontan for Napier in 1935. The outer sleeve revolves to reveal drink recipes in windows. An example is illustrated in 'The Cocktail Shaker' by Khachadourian, page 97. No collection should be without one. Dimensions: 11" H.  ***Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms -Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Vienna Secession silver drinking cup or goblet by the well-regarded J.C. Klinkosch silver workshop in Vienna circa 1925-'30. The hammered, silver-footed goblet with a swirling, fluted knop upholding the cup was likely designed by Oswald Haerdtl. The artist, known for his distinct Vienna Secession forms, was an assistant to Josef Hoffmann. A beautiful, stylized applique monogram is upon one side. Impressed marks for 800 fine silver as well as workshop marks. Examples of Klinkosch works are found in the Brohan Museum in Berlin. 6 1/8" H.

Stunning Danish design! Rounded form has a stepped lobed mid-section. Top cap with a its scrolling and graduated beaded finial bears a distinct Georg Jensen influence. Cap removes to reveal a strainer within the cocktail shaker's mid-section. Denmark circa 1930's. 9 1/2" H.

Handsome Art Deco sterling silver patterned engine turned photo frames. Nice large size for modern photos. Two available. Fully hallmarked: Sanders & Mackenzie, Birmingham 1923. 6 3/4" W., 8 3/4" H.; 5 7/8" W., 7 7/8" photo

Pure Art Deco in design. The wine, or Champagne cooler is boldly, concentrically stepped. Sides are flanked with graduated dual-loop handles. Made in France circa 1930's. 7 5/8" H., 10" W. to handles

An elegant and bold modernist form champagne or wine cooler made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metalwaren Fabrik) in Germany circa 1930's. Relief swirl pattern is highlighted by flanking rosewood handles. Dimensions: 9" H, 10" W.

Unusual "cock"-tail shaker with a finely cast, large rooster finial upon the top cap. Interior is fitted with a prong-form citrus juicer. Invert the strainer section to pierce and extract essence of a  lemon, lime or orange to enhance the perfect cocktail recipe. Stamped 1 1/2 pint beneath, along with maker marks for William Suckling Ltd. of Birmingham circa 1930's. 11 1/4" H.  

Sterling silver tankard-form cocktail shot jiggers. Extraordinary set-of-six! Each is gilded within. Made in Massachusetts by the Lunt silversmiths workshop circa 1930's. 1 7/8" H. each.

Quite distinctive and elegant engine turned cocktail shaker. The large classic form has wide turned bandings in an unusual moire pattern. An additional feature is housed within. The strainer section has a prong-form citrus piercer. Invert to extract essence of a lemon, lime or orange to enhance the perfect cocktail recipe. The distinctive design, made by the Birmingham Guild of Handicrafts, circa 1930. 10" H.