Bar Accessories

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

Barrel-form sterling silver ice bucket in Early American pattern. Made by Frank M. Whiting & Co. in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1930. Straight and tapering sides with chased hoops. Open bracket handles mounted to rim. Serviceable barware in Ye Olde Colonial style. With clear glass detachable liner. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. B905. Good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 6 3/8 in. Weight (without liner): 8 troy ounces. #BR489

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

English Art Deco sterling silver hip flask, 1933. Curved front and back with allover engine-turned waving. Sides plain and flat as are top and bottom. Hinged and cork-lined cover. Very stylish and very convenient. English maker’s marks with London assay stamp and initials “C&C.” Also, German marks including Gebruder Friedlander stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x W 3 x D 7/8 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR381

Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail shaker. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Straight and tapering sides, curved shoulder, scroll bracket handle, and short inset neck. Stubby diagonal spout with built-in strainer and chained cap. Cover raised with inset bun top and short plug. Nice heft. For snazzy, stylish boozing. Fully marked including maker’s (Genova) and retailer’s stamps. Genova was active in New York in the 1950s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x W 7 x D 4 1/2 in.... Click for details

Midcentury Modern 800 silver lighter. Made by Buccellati in Italy. In form of artichoke with ready-to-peal petals, leaves, and woody stem. A realistic vegetable by a maker with a reputation for figural wares. Detachable hardware. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 5 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight (silver only): 4.3 troy ounces. #BR137

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

German Gothic parcel gilt silver tankard, ca 1870. Traditional form with c-scroll handle, leaf-capped and scrolled thumb rest, hinged and domed beehive cover, and four large splayed ball supports. Low-relief frieze depicting king surrounded by spear-bearing infantry. In background is stone fortress. Balls have chased strapwork. An inspired evocation of olden-days Teutonic warriors. Good heft for swinging back a yeasty brew. Fully marked including alloy 13 lot (that is, 812 silver). Excellent... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Frank W. Smith in Gardner, Mass., ca 1925. Tapering and faceted body on stepped foot. Canted shoulder and straight drum-form neck with large spout and built-in strainer, and faceted high-looping scroll handle. Cover stepped and softly faceted with built-in strainer. Super stylish barware in the geometric style.

Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps. The retailer is Udall & Ballou, which was active in New York through the... Click for details