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Art Deco Silverplate ILE DE FRANCE Cocktail Shaker
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Pre 1930 item# 788009
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$1995
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Superb and extremely rare silverplated cocktail shaker in the "Ile de France" pattern by Meriden Britannia Plate Co. This is one of the most desirable of the high style Art Deco shakers. The ocean liner "Ile de France" was launched in 1926--not as the largest ship afloat, but intentionally as the most elegant ship in the world. This shaker was intended to celebrate that achievement and took its streamlined design elements from the ship itself. The pour spout protrudes from the side of the shaker at an angle and is strongly suggestive of the liner's angled bow. The shaker is severe in its decoration, using only stepped concentric rings to relieve the plain surfaces. The angular handle and cap are carved from strongly figured rosewood. The bottom of the shaker is marked with the pattern name and Meriden's marks.Origin: America, 1927. Condition: excellent, extremely light surface wear to plating and a little bit of roughness are the edges of the pouring spout. Size: 9" tall.
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Shiebler Sterling Silver Art Deco Cocktail Shaker
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Pre 1930 item# 787962
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$995
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Fine and elegant transitional Art Deco sterling silver cocktail shaker by Shiebler. The undulating profile of the shaker terminates in the double pouring spout. The shaker opens at the shoulder for adding ingredients, but the strainer mechanism is activated by turning the pouring spout. The shape has the curvy lines of Art Nouveau, but the surfaces are unadorned, so the shaker begins to take on the more streamlined Art Deco aesthetic. The bottom is hallmarked by Shiebler and also has the retailer's mark for Black, Starr & Frost.Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, two pinpoint dings visible only in strong, raking light. Size: 8" tall. Weight: 304.0 grams.
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Cristofle Sterling Silver Louis Philippe Tastevin
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Pre 1940 item# 784953
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$595
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Wonderful sterling silver tastevin (wine taster) by Cristofle. The traditional shallow shape with raised and indented bulls-eyes and volutes reflects light through a small portion of wine so that the color can be fully appreciated. The bottom, however, is inset with a silver 5 franc coin dated 1839 and showing the likeness of King Louis Philippe. The handle is formed in the traditional Parisian style with a ring handle surmounted with a thumbpiece. The ring allows the tastevin to be worn from a cellarmaster's chain. The bottom of the thumbpiece is fully hallmarked by Cristofle.Origin: France, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, a tiny ding at the very edge of the thumbpiece. Size: 3-1/8" diameter (excluding handle). Weight: 84.5 grams.
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Alfredo Sciarrotta Modernist Sterling Silver Leaf Bowl
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Pre 1960 item# 780359
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$235
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Nice sterling silver leaf-form bowl by acclaimed studio silversmith Alfredo Sciarrotta in a pattern sometimes called "Tobacco Leaf." The designer's work is instantly recognizable from the quality of workmanship, the heaviness of the material and the naturalistic shapes accented with delicately curling edges. The dish is raised on three dome feet. The bottom is stamped with the hallmark only used on Sciarrotta's pieces sold from his studio. The pattern number is 5.Sciarrotta was smuggled out of Italy during World War to help in the development of the U.S.'s submarine technology. Afterwards, he settled in Newport, Rhode Island and created a small line of hand-made silver holloware. Initially, they were retailed only in his own studio, but were eventually picked up by major luxury retailers including Cartier; Black, Starr & Gorham; and Shreve, Crump & Low. His pieces are now in many institutional collections including the Smithsonian. Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Size: 6-5/16" x 4" x 1-5/8". Weight: 108.0 grams.
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French Art Deco Porcelain Ricard Water Jug
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Pre 1940 item# 780309
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$65
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A classic Art Deco porcelain water jug advertising Ricard. In the south of France, tradition dictates that Ricard and other anise-flavored spirits are drunk with a side of water. Makers such as Ricard and Pernod provided advertising pitchers to local bars to increase their sales. This globe form is the classic shape from the first half of the 20th century. The bottom is marked "Ateliers de Céramique Ricard/Made in France".Origin: France, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 5-1/4" tall at handle.
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