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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.

A wonderful and rare find for the collector of unusual figural cocktail bar accessories. The large cocktail recipe, bottle opener is in the form of an arrow. The 10 1/4" long arrow is engraved with six cocktail recipes: ALEXANDER, BACARDI, BRONX COCKTAIL, DRY MARTINI, MANHATTAN and SIDECAR. This is the first of this quite scarce-to-find design we have had, made by Napier in Connecticut, circa 1930's. 2 3/8" W., 10 3/4" L.

Simply charming cocktail bar spoon mounted with a detailed, cast Father Christmas, or Santa. The whimsical, bearded figure carries a toy-filled sack. Nice, heavy quality, silvered spoon has a twist long stem. Made by Reed & Barton in Massachusetts circa 1950's. 11" L.

Fine quality aqua Bristol glasses with cut pillar stems. Additional cutting upon the goblet. A beautiful Victorian-era set, circa 1890. 5 1/4" H. each

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

Whimsical and very fine quality. Figural silver golf bag with its handle fashioned as a leather strap. The form holds a set-of-six silver golf club cocktail picks. Wonderful example for the collector. Marks beneath for 950 fine Japanese export silver and sterling, circa 1950s. 3 1/8" H.; 3 1/4" L. each pick

Very fine quality julep- cup-form, heavy sterling silver Derby jigger. A horseshoe applique is upon the side of the two-ounce jigger, hand-engraved 1961. Below that, also hand-engraved, the name of the winner, Carry Back. Relief edging with floral detail on the base edge completes the design. Made by the well-known Louisville jeweler Brown Waterhouse Kaiser. Marks beneath: Official Kentucky Derby Jigger Sterling, BWK. 2 1/4" H.

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.

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.

Whimsical and extraordinary! Hand carved wooden golf caddy carries a silver golf bag strapped across his back. A carved golfer's cap is perched upon his silver head. A set-of-five silver golf clubs rest within the bag. Likely made by the famous Hagenauer workshop as we have had a nearly identical example with the Hagenauer Wien stamped marks. A fine addition for the collector of unusual golf or cocktail items. Austria circa 1930's. 935 fine silver marks. 4" H.

Fine Modernist silver cocktail condiment bowl. Ideal cocktail bar size for olives or cherries. Reticulated floral, ball-and-loop form designed by Alphonse La Paglia, who created designs for Georg Jensen USA to retail in their New York store in the late 1940's. Marks include Georg Jensen Inc. and L.P. for La Paglia, along with an uncommon mark, GJ within a beaded circle. This mark is rarely seen on La Paglia design examples as it is a mark used on Jensen silver crafted in Denmark. Bowl design pictured on page 110 in "Jensen Silver, the American Designs." 3 1/8" H., 5 1/8" W.