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Highly sought, unusual, whimsical sterling silver cocktail jigger. One, two and three oz. cocktail measure increments are indicated by "Lady's", "Man's" and a detailed engraved pig, or hog, for over indulgence! Made by the Blackinton silver workshop of Attleboro, Massachusetts, circa 1930's. 2 1/2" H.

Most unusual! Fashioned as a Jockey's cap in tri-color bakelite. The butterscotch and green cap, with it's black bill, holds a set-of-eight picks. Each pick has a different color disc-form finial. A wonderful find for the collector of rare figural picks sets. France circa 1930's. 2 1/2" D., 3" H. with picks.

Detailed sterling silver golf club cocktail picks. Each of the set-of-six picks will skewer an olive or cherry to compliment the perfect martini or cocktail. Fully hallmarked: Collis & Co., Birmingham 1929. Presented in original silk and velvet fitted case, as seen in photos. 3 1/4" L. each pick.

Created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The sterling silver crown-form bottle opener is a rare example to have emerged from the historic event. The detailed opener, mounted upon its polished steel back, is fully hallmarked: Herbert & Parsons, London 1953. 1 3/8" W., 3 3/8" L.

British glass "cock-tail" mixer with an etched rooster, or cockerel on its side. The top-mounted spout with strainer section has a handle to lift off for cleaning and filling ease. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield circa 1930"s. 7 1/4" H.

A macassar-wood base supports the silvered picks holder with its side columns. A set-of-eight bakelite- cherry-mounted cocktail picks suspend from their slotted holder. France circa 1930's.  3 1/4" H., 5 1/4" W. stand;  3" L. each pick

Fine in both quality and design. The tall, hand-hammered Chinese export silver shot glass has a detailed, hand-chased dragon applique that wraps about the circumference. A vacant medallion applique further enhances the design. Made by the Wing On silver workshop of Hong Kong circa 1920. 2 1/8" H.

A fine example for the collector of rare bottle openers. The nickel-plated bronze Cubist cockatiel is signed Bizette. The stylized bird is fashioned with a curving neck and beak that form the opener. The noted sculptor Andre Bizzet-Lindet, France 1906-1988, studied under Bouchard at the Ecole Nationale de Beaux Arts in Paris, winning numerous awards. He is known among Art Deco enthusiasts for his stylized, Cubist animal sculptures. Stamped Made in France; circa 1930. 4 1/4" L.

Whimsical design! This cocktail recipe "Rolodex" design stand is fashioned as a chromium cocktail shaker. A knob upon the side turns to reveal an array of celluloid cards which must be flipped gently to offer recipes such as: BRONX, CLOVER CLUB, MANHATTAN, LONDON COCKTAIL and so on. Thirty one recipes plus the COCKTAIL RECIPES intro card. A scarce example for the collector of unusual cocktail bar accoutrements. Marks: Made in Germany; U.S.Zone, circa 1945. 5 1/2" H.

Rare Cartier silver cocktail jigger. The one ounce shot, figural jigger, is fashioned in the form of a miniature flower pot, complete with ridge patterning upon its circumference. Cartier marks beneath, circa 1950's. 1 1/2" H., 1 7/8" W.

Figural "Bucket Full" jigger with pivoting bale handle has markings for up to 4 oz. of liquid measure. Incised bandings and a pouring lip complete the whimsical design. Made by Napier in Connecticut circa 1930's. 2 1/2" H., 4 3/4" H. to handle

Long cocktail bar spoon made by the famous Christofle workshop in France circa 1940's. The silvered, lovely quality spoon, with it's twist-stem, has a hexagonal muddler upon the end. 11" L.

Art Deco era crystal mixer is cut in vertical patterns with a cut band of leaves at the top. A sterling silver mount has an elaborate lyre-form pierced strainer pouring lip. Elegant design made by the Watson Silver Co. of Attleboro, Massachusetts circa 1930's. 9 "H.

Bronze bottle opener mounted with a cast figural swan. The form is a fine example made by Richard Rohac (1906-1956) in Austria circa 1950. Rohac trained with Hagenauer prior to establishing his own metal workshop in 1932. He was well-known for creating stylized, Modernist figures of animals as well as other decorative sculpture. Signed beneath with the artist's backward/forward double "R" mark. 1 3/4" H., 3" L.

Fine figural Art Nouveau silvered pewter liqueur service depicting a maiden upholding a cut crystal decanter. A fluid Jugendstil base holds six cordial tumblers. Stylized hand-cutting upon the decanter and tumblers is in a Secession design. Designed by Albert Mayer for WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany circa 1900. Firm's marks impressed upon base. Illustrated in "Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik 1906," page XXXVII and page 129. 14 1/4" H., 13 1/4" L.

Whimsical cocktail picks stand in the form of wooden bar. The bar, with it's chromium mounted top counter, is a stand for six figural picks. Five picks are designed as different liquor bottles and one is a cocktail shaker. Made by the Harris Dunn Corp. in New York circa 1930's. 5" W., 4 1/2" H.

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.

Sterling silver cocktail jigger made by the Wallace silver company. The clever design incorporates an actual Bicentennial silver dollar, set at the bottom. Eisenhower 1776-1976 can be viewed from within and the Liberty Bell is seen beneath. Designed with 1- and 2-ounce measure increments. Connecticut, 1976. 2"H.