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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.