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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.

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.

An unusual find! Silvered art deco citrus juicer. Top reamer with heart form perforations drains into its awaiting stepped, lobed cup, with reticulated base support. Juicer can be inverted to allow pouring of citrus essence while straining seeds or pour directly from the cup. Stamped marks for the Cailar Bayard workshop of France, circa 1930's. 2 1/2" W., 4 1/2" H.

Lovely classic form British cocktail shaker adorned with engine turned bandings. The turning upon the body of the shaker is in a basket weave pattern. Jigger top cap has complimenting turned bandings. Made in England circa 1930's. 8 3/4" 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

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.

An iconic piece of American cocktail culture! The carved wooden stork, with its glass bud vase, was part of the famous New York City, Stork Club's, table setting and held a single rose stem. The club was opened by Sherman Billingsley, a former bootlegger, in 1929 at 132 West 58th Street. The famous nightclub, ultimately moving to 3 East 63rd Street, closed in 1965 and was the place to see and be seen. It was frequented by Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe, and the list goes on. The prior collector placed a label beneath, noting that it was acquired from the Stork Club in 1948. 4"W, 7 3/4"H.

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.

Bold stepped Art Deco form with notched architectural elements in relief about the circumference. This highly collected cocktail shaker is extraordinarily rare to find with its set-of-six matching conical cocktail glasses. Each with matching step and notched design upon the bases. Shaker's top cap enhanced with a ball finial, removes to reveal a wafer-form strainer which lifts out for convenience. Denmark circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H. shaker, 2 3/4" H. each glass.

Stunning Danish design! Rounded form has a stepped lobed mid-section. Top cap with a its scrolling and graduated beaded finial bears a distinct Georg Jensen influence. Cap removes to reveal a strainer within the cocktail shaker's mid-section. Denmark circa 1930's. 9 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.

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.

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.

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 concentrically stepped Art Deco jigger top cap crowns the top of the elegant cocktail shaker. Complementing incised bandings are upon the mid-strainer section. Made by the Elkington workshop in Birmingham circa 1930. 8" H.

Art Deco, geometrically stylized Ric & Rac terrier salt cellars. Based upon cartoon canines by illustrator Paul Abraham (1898-1933), known as Pol Rab, Ric was a Scottish Terrier and Rac, a Wire-Hair Terrier. Each stunningly whimsical dog faces its bowl-form salt cellar with Baccarat crystal liner. Made by Christofle in France circa 1931. Firm's marks beneath each. 3 1/4" L., 2 1/4" H. seated; 3 1/2" L., 2" H. standing

Nice quality and design. Tastefully stylized French Art Deco cocktail shaker with incised bandings about the circumference. Complementing banding is found upon the jigger top cap. Made in France circa 1930's. 10" H. ***Long established a a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Elegant, large round tray made by the highly regarded Mappin & Webb workshop of London and Sheffield. The tray, with its raised, wave borders, is supported by four Art Deco, curved feet. Registry mark beneath for 1927. 15" W.

High Art Deco design tray. The large round form has four geometric stepped fan elements upon its raised borders. Nice large size is ideal for serving or display. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield circa 1930. 15 1/2" W.

Pure Art Deco in design. The wine, or Champagne cooler is boldly, concentrically stepped. Sides are flanked with graduated dual-loop handles. Made in France circa 1930's. 7 5/8" H., 10" W. to handles

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

Art- Deco-era cocktail shaker with concentrically stepped body and incised banding on top jigger cap. French circa 1930's. 9 3/8" H. ***Long established a a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Stunning French Art Deco silver snuff box mounted with a large, rectangular carnelian-colored glass top. Silver-and-marcasite appliques adorn the corners in a fan shape and at center in a diamond shape. Sides have a ribbon-and-garland pattern. The heavy box has hallmarks for London 1923 along with importer mark of Gourdel Vales & Co. The firm, established in Paris in 1820 by Constant Vales, continued as Gourdel Vales in London until 1939. 1 1/2" W., 2 3/8" L.

Pure Art Deco in design. The English sterling silver tea strainer has geometric mounts. Hallmarks: Richard Richardson, Birmingham 1935. 2 1/8" W., 5" 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.

Tall wine bottle stand with geometric Art Deco fan handles. The form is supported by a concentric step design base. Made by Barker Bros. in Birmingham circa 1925. 6 1/8" H., 7" W. to handles

Art Deco-era silvered pewter letter opener made by the well-known WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) workshop in Germany circa 1925. A detailed, cast dog's head adorns the top of the opener blade. Signed with WMF mark upon dog's collar. 9 3/8" L.

Whimsical French Art Deco cocktail picks. A chromium bird gazes upon a row of six cherry-mounted picks which rest within their slotted holder. Painted details highlight the design and all rest upon a macassar-wood base. Made in France circa 1930's. 5" L., 3 3/8" H.

French Art Deco cocktail shaker with bevel design upon its central strainer section. The jigger-top cap has a complementing bevel edge along with banded detail. Made in France circa 1930's. 8 1/4" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site ***

Whimsical figural cocktail picks. A tall, red Bakelite picks holder with banded design stands upon its wooden base. An animated, quacking chromium duck faces the set-of-six Bakelite cherry picks that rest within the holder. Made in France circa 1940's. 1 3/8" W., 4 1/4" L.; 3 1/8" L. each pick

Lovely classic form Emaux de Longwy pottery jardiniere with a cream crackle glaze. Alternating decorated panels have stylized overlapping bold Art Deco florals and fruit forms in green, blues, yellow and orange. Workshop marks beneath; France circa 1930's. 7 1/4" H., 6 3/4" W.

Art Deco pottery group of a nymph and faun from the Marcel Guillard (1896-1932) ceramic workshop. Sculpted by G. Debloize. The draped nymph and resting faun have a cream crackle glaze and rest upon a mottled gray base. Artist and ceramist marks are impressed beneath the pottery base. France circa 1925. 11 1/4" H., 10" W.

Unusual sterling silver Art Deco example from the Lebkeucher silver workshop of New Jersey. One end is a lobed, step form with designated increments for a 1/2- or 1-oz. measure. Invert to use larger measure marked for 2 oz. Stamped Lebkeucher mark circa 1930's. 3 3/4" H.

Art Deco cut-crystal bowl with robust, silvered, curving spiral handles and raised bead-relief design. Top mount and broad-footed base have complementing bead work in high relief. Crystal has a detailed hand-cut, diamond-pattern band along with a cut-ribbon and floral pattern. Signed with maker mark RM, likely Raoul Monteillet, active in France 1905-1925. 5" H., 12" W. to handles

Elegant guilloche enamel and sterling silver candlesticks with balluster-form, cut-crystal columns. The golden enamel work has geometric, triangular patterns upon the rounded bases. Candle cups have complementing enamel with an engine-turned pattern. Hallmarks: Adie Bros., Birmingham, 1930. 5" H., 3" W.

Lovely high French Art Deco tray. Rectangular form with gently curing sides. Beautifully detailed cast geometric open handles flank the ends. A relief notch pattern enhances the raised borders. Impeccable quality. Made in France by Orfevrerie Perrin, circa 1925. 12 1/4" W., 21 3/4" L.

Lovely Art Deco tray is perfect for cocktails or serving. The oval form has concentrically stepped rising borders. Ends are flanked by complementing macassar wood handles. Made in France circa 1925. 14 1/4" W., 21 5/8" L.

Fine Art Deco design. Wine or Champagne cooler with deep bandings about the Modernist form. Angular, carved ebonized wooden handles flank the sides. Made by the well-known WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) workshop in Germany, circa 1930's. 7 3/4" H., 10 1/2" W. to handles

Art Deco blue decanter is cut with stylized Modernist florals upon the tall form. A rounded base supports the decanter with its geometric star-cut stopper. Czechoslovakia circa 1930's. 8 3/8" H.

Unusual French cocktail picks set in the form of a windmill. The red enameled windmill with its copper roof has a swirling blade wheel that turns. A metal holder allows a set-of-twelve red- and green- Bakelite-mounted picks to rest within. An octagonal, macassar-wood base supports the wonderful, whimsical set. Made in France circa 1930's. 6" H., 3 1/2" L. each pick

Bold French Art Deco cocktail shaker. Contoured form widens toward the top with a concentrically stepped strainer section. A jigger top cap has a complementing step element. France circa 1930's. 8 3/4" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site ***

Very fine quality sterling silver and crystal ice cooler made by the well-known Mappin & Webb. Crystal is cut into nine panels with curving fan patterns. Top is mounted with a silver frame along with notched and curving Art Deco handles. Complete with its original silver ice drainer to allow water to settle beneath the ice cubes. Hallmarks upon both drainer as well as top mount: Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1937. 4 3/8" H., 7 1/2" W. to handles

Art Deco corkscrew made of Bakelite. The two-part red and black corkscrew unscrews at the top to reveal the corkscrew within. France circa 1930. 4 3/8" L.

A large set-of-twelve multi-color Bakelite cocktail picks are each supported within their designated slots. The burgundy, green and butterscotch step designs fan out upon the macassar-wood, fan-form holder. A most unusual example of fine French Art Deco. France circa 1930's. 3 1/2" H., 2 1/2" W.; 2 7/8" L. each pick

This well-known Modernist shaker was designed by Folke Arstrom for Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) in Stockholm in 1935. Made of nickel-plated brass and Bakelite. Concave and convex panels with incised, patinated, horizontal grooves at lower section. Top cap unscrews to reveal an internal wafer strainer. Firm's marks upon base. 8 3/4" High. ***Long established a a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Impeccable quality and design. Elegantly stylized French Art Deco cocktail shaker with indented banding about the circumference accented by additional incised bands. A rounded, stepped cap completes the form. The interior houses a citrus reamer with an elaborate strainer section with pierced flowers. Made in France circa 1940's. 8 1/2" H. ***Long established a a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Classic Art Deco wine or Champagne cooler, made by the WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) workshop in Germany circa 1930's. The Modernist-form cooler has semicircular, concentrically stepped Art Deco handles. 8 1/8" H., 9 1/2" W. to handles

Art Deco Daum Nancy smoky topaz vase. Alternating textured acid-etched and polished geometric panels. Signed Daum Nancy with the Croix de Lorraine. France, circa 1930. 9 7/8" H. 5 1/2" W.

Pure Art- Deco-design silver compact with angular, asymmetrical pattern upon its top. Reverse has a complementing incised design. The sides are completely hand-chased with florals. Gilded interior retains its original bevelled mirror. Austro-Hungarian stamped marks for 835 fine Silver. Assayed in Linz, circa 1925. 2 3/8" W.

The "Bar Baby" features a corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel and 2-ounce measure all housed in a mini- cocktail-shaker form. Made by Napier in Connecticut circa 1930's. A whimsical and practical bar accessory. 3 3/4" H.

Beautiful radiating pattern upon the sterling silver and sea-green enamel mirror. The elegant form is fully hallmarked: Daniel Co., Birmingham 1936. 10 1/2" L., 4 1/2" W.

Handsome Art Deco sterling silver patterned engine turned photo frames. Nice large size for modern photos. Two available. Fully hallmarked: Sanders & Mackenzie, Birmingham 1923. 6 3/4" W., 8 3/4" H.; 5 7/8" W., 7 7/8" photo

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.

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.

Art Deco ice pail cooler. Lobed banded design with a footed support. A pivot bale handle rises above the form. Made in England circa 1930. Dimensions: 6 1/2" W., 5 3/8" H., 9" H. to handle.

Classic Art Deco styling with a concentrically stepped shoulder. Incised edging at caps. Very nice example from the Hukin & Heath workshop in Birmingham circa 1925. 7 1/2" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site. ***

Hallberg pewter candle holders made by the C. G. Hallberg workshop in Stockholm, Sweden. Hallmark date 1931. The prominent gold and silversmith was jeweler to the Swedish royal court. Each two-arm candle holder rests upon a round, stepped base. A central fan form finial crowns the curving form. Dimensions: 9 1/2" H., 8 1/4" W.

Lovely Art Deco wine or champagne cooler. The double-tiered form has a hammered surface upon its lower section. Carved wood Art Deco spiral handles flank the top. Unusual example, made by the Wilhelm Wolff workshop in Pfzorzheim, Germany circa 1930. Dimensions: 8 1/4" H, 10 1/4" W.

Beautiful Art Deco design! Variegated rouge marble bookends in geometric form with curving elements. A silvered metal sphere floats upon the surface. Made in Belgium circa 1925. Dimensions: 4 1/2" H, 3 1/4" W, 5" L each.

Quite smart Art Deco design! A broadly stepped strainer section sits beneath a top cap jigger with a low dome point at it's peak. Made in England circa 1925. Dimensions" 7 1/2" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site. ***