Bar Accessories

American Edwardian sterling silver safari flask, ca 1910. Clear glass with sterling silver neck and hinged and cork-lined cover. Top half covered with leather. Bottom half has detachable sterling silver cup. Lady’s medicinal size. Holds the daily dose of swoon restorative. Marked “Sterling” and maker’s stamp (possibly Alvin). Good condition with nice rubbing and wear to leather.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 2 1/4 x D 7/8 in. #BT060

Danish Modern sterling silver and glass cocktail shaker. Tapering clear glass bowl with curved shoulder. Neck in sterling silver collar with detachable strainer. Cover sterling silver with grave bunch finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp for Dansk Guldsmede-Håndværk, who were active in Copenhagen from 1964-1973. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. #BT079

Art Deco Craftsman sterling silver drinks set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. This set comprises pitcher, 4 tumblers, and tray. The pitcher and tumblers have gentle baluster form. The pitcher has a c-scroll handle and curvilinear spout. Sturdy vessels on round tray with deep well. Soft faceting. Pitcher and tray have visible hand hammering.

Fully marked including director’s letter m and pattern nos. 17466 (tumblers) and 17580 (pitcher), which were first produced in 1909, and... Click for details

Large sterling silver flask. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Arched top with hinged and cork-lined cap. Acid-etched ornament. At bottom oak branches and fleurs de lys with reeded curvilinear border.

On front a pair of nude wrestlers heave and grapple. A fine exhibition of male brawn, probably inspired by Classical sculpture, such as the celebrated Roman marble group on view at the Uffizi in Florence. On back a scrolled, interlaced, and flower-strewn monogram.

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Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Upward tapering sides, short and inset neck with arched rim spout, and side-hinged pierced strainer. Jigger cover has flared rim. Gilt interior. Sleek and striking. Large size suited to manly hands. A great alpha gift. Holds 4 pints of boozy fun. Fully marked including postwar pattern no. 23983 and volume. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 5/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight: 36.5 troy ounces. #BR516

Back to the Sixties with a set of 12 LBJ-era sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Mark J. Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Each: Straight and tapering sides with beaded rims. Fully marked including presidential date stamp for Lyndon Baines Johnson (1963-9). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 3 in. Total weight: 55 troy ounces. #BS960

Fine quality Danish Baroque silver tankard, 1688. Drum form with 3 splayed split-pomegranate supports. Engraved armorial. Cover hinged and inset with gilt coin issued during reign of Christian IV (1588-1648). Scroll handle with cast lion rampant thumb rest and figural cap in form of Classical face with flowing tresses and flowers. Gilt-washed interior. Fully marked including the Three Tower (that is, Copenhagen) stamp with year and assayer’s stamp for Conrad Ludolph (1679-1729). Excellent... Click for details

Midcentury Modern sterling silver and glass bar pitcher. Retailed by Tiffany in New York. Clear glass with straight and tapering sides, and c-scroll handle. Allover raised diaper pattern except back, which is plain. Sterling silver collar with flat spout and raised ice guard. Silver fully marked including retailer’s stamp. Glass marked Hawkes. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 5/8 x W 7 x D 4 7/8 in. #BS936

Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver ice bucket. Made by Duhme in Cincinnati, ca 1910. Round with wavy rim and cutout oval handles. Chased fruiting grapevine between barrel-like hoops. Bottom has raised concentric circles. Fully marked and stamped by maker (arrow) and “Neuhaus, Troustine & Co.”, another Cincinnati firm that was absorbed by Duhme in the late 1890s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 6 3/4 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BR444

Classical sterling silver flask. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890. Oval with threaded cover. Double-sided acid-etched scene of thoughtful tunic-clad men. A dollop of Greek philosophy to accompany the self-medication. Small size suitable for ladylike tippling. Marked including retailer’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 2 1/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BM557

Set of 10 American sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Elgin Silversmith Co., Inc. in New York. Each: Straight and tapering sides and reeded rim and foot. Mounted to side is horse head – a realistic equine portrait with erect ears and direct gaze. Stamped “Esco / Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 in. Total weight: 35 troy ounces. #BR166

Danish Modern sterling silver ice bucket. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1970. Tapering and truncated barrel with incised staves and applied and reeded hoops. Two bracket handles mounted to top hoop. Cover gently raised with gadrooned flower finial. Beautiful craftsmanship. Marked “Tiffany & Co. / Sterling / Denmark”. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 5 3/4 x D 10 in. Weight: 41.5 troy ounces. #BR129