Catalog: Vintage Arts (323)

Spiral-handled silver candle snuffer with a curving twisted stem. Marked "Handmade Sterling." American, circa 1940's. 6 1/2" L.

Beautifully stylized cocktail shaker with a wide-step bevel design upon the strainer section. The curving dome-top cap completes the tasteful form. Made in France circa 1930's. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Over 75 examples in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site ***

Lovely, finely crafted Modernist sterling silver water pitcher. The sleek form with its elegantly curving handle has a pouring lip with ice shield for pouring ease. A distinct Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde design influence. Made in Taxco circa 1950's. Stamped with 925 Sterling as well as Perlita, retailer's mark. 10 1/4" H., 6" W. to handle

Beautifully stylized Art Deco vase. Black enamelled foliate designs are acid-etched along with hand-cut detail. Metallic enamel accents further enhance the bold, octagonal form with its geometric molded base. Made in Czechoslovakia circa 1925. 9 3/4" H., 7 1/8" W.

Silvered whisky flask with an engined panel design. Made in Sheffield by James Dixon & Sons, known for their fine spirits accessories, circa 1940s. 3 1/8" W., 4 3/4" L.

Unusual figural pewter maiden candlesticks. Female figure with hands upon hips and adorned with bow-tied head wrap and long braids. Made in Germany, circa 1900. 8 1/2" H.

This fine example by Sabino epitomizes the best of Art Deco in its pure form. The concentrically tiered glass waterfall shade rests above its complementing silvered bronze base. Among the most effectively translated lighting designs by Marius-Ernest Sabino made in his atelier circa 1930. Signed upon shade interior in molded relief: SABINO 4640 PARIS-DEPOSE. Dimensions:12 1/4"H, 4 1/2" W.

Engine-turned tray with a hand-chased design of a traditional Scottish buckle at its center. The elegant form with beaded edging is supported by rounded feet. Made by the well-known Walker & Hall in Sheffield circa 1920. 13 5/8" W.

Art Deco cocktail or serving tray. Made by the famous Mappin & Webb of London and Sheffield circa 1935. Oval form with a raised, banded and notched border. Handles flank each end of the oval. 11 1/4" W., 19" L.

Classic form British cocktail shaker with Celtic-design banded elements in relief upon the body, strainer section and top cap. Made by J.B. Chatterley in Birmingham, circa 1925. 8 1/2" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Over 75 examples in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site. ***

Lovely, lush sky-blue enamel and sterling silver mirror. A wave and a radiating pattern are beneath enamel work. Original bevelled mirror. Hallmarks: Birmingham, 1939. 10 1/2" L., 3 3/4" W.

Rectangular tray with rounded corners. Horizontal engine-turned wave patterns alternate with grooved designs. Complementing handles have raised groove elements as well. Made in England circa 1925. 12 1/4" W., 19 1/4" L.

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 1/4" L.

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.

Green Jade vase in an optic rib pattern. Steuben's bulbous form with flared opening is Frederick Carder's original design number 2533. An example is pictured in another color in "Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass," by Dimitroff, page 210. 5" H.

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.

Optic Rib Gold Aurene Steuben vase. The vase, with its bulbous bottom and flared opening, is Frederick Carder's original design number 2533. Circa 1920's. An example in another color is pictured on page 210 of "Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass," by Dimitroff. 5" H.

English sterling silver mounted cut crystal flask. Convenient detachable drinking cup is gilded within. Hallmark upon cup and cap: Thomas Jones Watson, London 1930. 2 7/8" W., 5 1/2" H.