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Whisky flask in the form of a worn antique leather bound book. Embossed with gilded title, "A Pleasant Surprise". This highly collected form is realistically fashioned as an actual book with detail of pages upon its sides. Top corner pivots off to reveal a pour spot. Lightly embossed W.A.V. Ideally suited for a writer as well as a collector of rare flasks. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield circa 1922. Dimensions: 5 1/2" H., 4 1/4" W., 1" D.

"Cock-tail" picks, with a mounted rooster as their finial, have a hooked design which allows the pick to rest upon the top edge of a cocktail glass without slipping into the glass. Ideal for modern day larger cocktail glasses. Each English Art Deco era pick is fully hallmarked for Adolph Scott, Birmingham 1929. 3 1/4" L. each

The Art Deco design sterling silver jigger has four measuring sections. Each is marked with increments for 1/2, 1, 1 1/2 or 2 oz's. The tasteful, practical design, is supported by a bevel foot. Made by the Watson Silver Co. of Attleboro, Massachusetts, circa 1930's. 3" 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 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.

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.

Crystal combination cocktail shaker and mixer, is deeply cut with diamond patterns. Wonderful, creative design has a sterling silver cover to allow shaking side-to-side. Remove cover to use as a mixer with a long cocktail spoon. A flat-spouted silver pourer upon the side allows for straining. A most unusual elegant form made by the Webster silver workshop of Connecticut, circa 1940. 9 1/2" H. Cocktail spoons are available separately.

Sweet Cartier sterling silver pitcher-form 2-oz. cocktail measure. Ideal jigger size for that perfect proportion. Suitable for function as a creamer or any 2-oz. measure as well. Circa 1950's. 3" 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.

A remarkable find! Large set-of-twelve Brooks Brothers silvered cocktail bar picks, complete in their original fitted velvet- and silk-lined box. Wear to box, picks are all in fine condition. Created in England, circa 1940's for this famous retailer which was founded in New York in 1818 as H. & D.H. Brooks & Co. 3 7/8" W., 6 3/8" L. box; 3 1/4" L. each pick.

Long sterling silver cocktail bar spoon made in the prominent Kalo silver workshop, founded in Chicago in 1900. The all hammered surface with spade-form spoon is purely arts & crafts in design. Kalo was founded by Clara Barck, along with five other women who attended the Arts Institute of Chicago. The handwrought spoon lives up to the firm's motto, "beautiful,useful and enduring." Circa 1900.  14" L.  

The whimsical wishing well form set has a bucket suspended from it's winch. The well below holds a set-of-six cherry-mounted cocktail bar picks. The brass set rests upon a round macassar wood base. Nice example for the collector of unusual picks sets. France circa 1940's.  5 3/4" H., 3 1/4" L. each pick.

Art Deco concentrically stepped cocktail bar measure with a spring-release feature. When handle is compressed, the bottom of measure dispenses liquid over a glass or cocktail shaker. The ever-popular "valve jigger," increment marked from 1/2-2 oz., is difficult to find in such good condition. Made by Napier, Connecticut, circa1930's. 4" H.

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.

Elegant! Carved mother-of-pearl cocktail picks are each mounted with a detailed, cast, silvered rooster. The set-of-six is complete in its  original silk- and satin-lined case. Made in England circa 1930's. 3 1/2" L. each pick

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

Whimsical and very fine quality. The figural silver golf bag, with its handle fashioned as a leather strap, is a holder for its accompanying set-of-six golf- club-form cocktail picks. The set is beautifully presented in its original fitted velvet- and satin-lined case. Stamped marks for 950 fine silver. Retailed by Mitsukoshi, Japan circa 1950's. 3" H. golf bag, 3 3/8" L. each pick.  

Enameled and silvered mechanical tongs. Deep teal-green enamel has an engine-turned pattern beneath. Used for ice or olives, when impressed, plunger-form mechanism opens bottom claws for grasping. Nice quality and design. Made in Norway circa 1930's.  8 " L.

A very scarce Tiffany sterling silver mid-century cocktail bar stirrer mixer. Classic, elegant quality and design! We have only had one other many years ago. Marks: Tiffany & Co. Makers, sterling, along with date mark only used 1947-55. Complete with its Tiffany, New York Pacific Cloth (prevents tarnish) felt bag.  1 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" L.

Practical in form as well as function, the silvered Asprey cocktail spoon has a twisted stem for easy grip and swizzle. A convenient muddler masher is upon its end. England circa 1940's. 10 1/2" L.    

A rare-to-find example of a Cartier sterling silver bucket-design cocktail jigger. The pail-form, with its pivot handle, has increments for a 1- and 2-ounce measure. A pouring lip completes the whimsical design; circa 1940's. 2 1/4" H., 3 1/2" to handle

Handsome English antique sterling- silver-mounted flask. Bound with crocodile, the flask has a drinking cup with gilded interior which slips off for convenience. Cap is threaded to turn and lock into place. A bayonet hinge keeps the cap from detaching. Hallmarks: James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1912. 3 3/8" W., 5 5/8" H.

A whimsical and unusual red barrel houses four stacking cocktail bar shot glasses. The barrel's top section removes to reveal the jiggers nestled within. Barrel is gilded inside. Made in Germany circa 1940's. 2 1/4" H., 1 1/2" H. each shot

Rare example of a Napier cocktail bar spoon with a detailed, cast rooster as its finial. Made by the Napier workshop, known for unusual, collector-calibre cocktail accoutrements. Connecticut circa 1930's. 11 3/4" L.

A red-nosed man in a bowler hat enjoys a bottle of wine and baguette. The whimsical chromium figure with enamel accents rests alongside a wooden holder fashioned to look like a brick wall. The holder contains a set-of-eight cherry-top picks. All are upon a macassar-wood base. Made in France circa 1930's. 4 7/8" L., 3 7/8" H. with picks

Made by the Carl M. Cohr silver workshop of Frederica, Denmark, circa 1940's. The sterling silver handle bottle opener has pierced design of pendant grapes and grape leaves. 4 7/8" L.

Wonderful figural cocktail picks set. A chromium horse with rider are jumping a hurdle. Each slotted hurdle holds six Bakelite-top picks. The twelve-picks set stands upon a macassar wood base. France circa 1940's. 2 3/4" W., 6" L., 5 7/8" L. each pick

Rare sterling silver "Wet Your Whistle" cocktail jigger. The figural jigger in the form of an actual whistle is fully functional as such when blown! Marked upon its side for both 1- and 2-oz. measure increments. Stamped marks within for the Napier workshop, as well as sterling. Connecticut, circa 1930's. A very fine accoutrement for collectors of the finest. Napier is known among collectors for creating some of the most highly sought bar accessories, including the famous, original Penguin cocktail shaker. 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.

Art Deco condiment bowl for cherries or olives has a set-of-six cocktail picks that suspend from its side. A nice example with its red Bakelite-mounted column as well as Bakelite picks. England circa 1930's. 4 1/4" W., 4 1/4" H.

This rare dog's head form jigger, known as the Bar Hound, rests upon its accompanying drinks pourer with original cork. The whimsical jigger is designed to stand upright on the dog's nose and ears, then ready for filling up to the 1- or 2-oz. increments marked on the side. Made in Connecticut by Napier circa 1930's. This American workshop created some of the most unusual collector-caliber cocktail accessories and shakers, including the famous figural penguin. 3" W., 2" H. jigger; 7 1/4" L. pourer

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

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 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.