A classic mid-20th century art glass cocktail shaker typical of works by Venini. The amethyst glass is decorated with white ribbon swirls twisting around the tapered sides of the shaker. The base is finished with an applied clear foot while the upper rim has a chrome collar that matches the chrome cap with ball finial. While it is without documentation, the design does seem somewhat reminiscent of those by Gio Ponti for Venini.

Origin: Italy, ca. 1955. Condition: no chips or cracks to glass, a couple of small dings on the ball finial. Size: 11" tall.

A classic 1930's Art Deco figural glass and chrome cocktail shaker in the form of an hourglass. The design was conceived by The Maxwell-Phillip Co. and was marketed as the "Time For Cocktails" shaker.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: good, no chips or cracks to glass; two of the chrome rods have splits at the ends, but they don't affect functionality or overall appearance. Size: 9" tall.

A beautiful Art Deco green-cut-to-clear decanter designed by Charles Graffart for Val St. Lambert. The pyramidal shape capped by an inverted stopper is very linear and perfectly accents the austere overlay cutting pattern. The base is signed "Val St. Lambert" and the stopper is engraved with a number that matches the number inside the decanter's neck.

Origin: Belgium, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 9-1/8" tall.

A very unusual Czech Art Deco cranberry glass cocktail shaker. The shaker’s sides are slightly flared and finished in a paneled design. The shoulders narrow in a stepped pattern toward the corked strainer covered by a domed glass lid. The polished, concave bottom of the shaker is acid-marked “Made In Czecho-Slovakia.” Overall, this is a particularly attractive colored glass shaker.

Origin: Czechoslovakia, ca. 1925. Condition: no chips or cracks; the interior has some mineral staining. Size: 10-1/2” tall.

A very nice cut crystal cocktail shaker in cobalt blue overlay. The design is a classic pattern of angular mitres emanating from oval printies. The shaker is acid-signed on the bottom "Japan". Cut glass in the Art Deco style was one of the industries established in Japan during the Occupation following World War II, and the products are always of fine quality that easily compete with European products of the same era. The shaker is completed with its original chrome plated top.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1947. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks to the glass or metal. Size: 11" tall.

Beautiful Art Deco crystal cocktail shaker cut in an elongated lozenge pattern through the cranberry overlay into the clear crystal underneath. The cutting pattern, combined with the unusual cinched-waste shape creates an interesting optical effect. The bottom is star-cut. The top edge of the shaker is finished with a silverplate collar. The flared shape of the silverplate lid nicely accents the rest of the shaker. The collar is hallmarked by an unidentified company.

Origin: Europe, probably France, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original, no cracks or dings. Size: 11-1/4" tall.

A very nice antique Chinese glass paperweight featuring a lampwork poinsettia. The bright red petals are arranged in a double row around a sulfur yellow millefiori center and are accented with a green stem and a pair of leaves. The Chinese copied this design from New England Glass Company paperweights of the 19th century. The glass in this example is relatively good quality, with only few small bubbles, and is considerably larger than many examples. The base is ground and polished concave.

Origin: China, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, no chips, cracks or significant surface wear. Size: 3-1/4" diameter.

Nice Art Deco cut crystal bucket-form cocktail shaker by Val St. Lambert. The sides are cut in a classic, geometric pattern of diamonds and oval printies. The bucket form is ideal for those who prefer their martinis stirred rather than shaken. The rim is finished with a silverplate collar with attached strainer and pouring spout. The base has Val St. Lambert's engraved signature.

Origin: Belgium, ca. 1930. Condition: no chips or cracks to glass; slight plating wear along the lower edges of the silverplate collar and a slight bend in the lip visible upon very close inspection. Size: 9-1/2" to top of handle.

A pretty Art Deco cut glass perfume bottle with an intaglio stopper. The periwinkle blue body is cut in a diamond pattern, while the flat round stopper has lapidary cut edges and an intaglio four-leaf clover. The overall effect is very sweet. The flat base is acid-etched “Made in Czechoslovakia” inside an elongated oval.

Origin: Czechoslovakia, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 3-3/4” tall.

An elegant Art Deco ruby glass cocktail shaker with sterling silver overlay in a grapevine pattern. The glass has a very intense ruby coloring, and the bottom has a polished pontil-a reliable sign of quality glass. Each side of the shaker is enhanced with a stylized grapevine motif worked in sterling silver overlay. The shaker is finished with a chrome-plated top.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original, no chips or cracks, no splits to metal. Size: 11-1/4".

A nice example of the classic rooster-topped glass cocktail shaker by Paden City Glass Company. This example is highlighted with wheel-engraved floral decoration on the body. The figural stopper is well-modeled with good detail to the rooster.

Origin: America, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 13” tall.

Intensely colored amethyst glass inkwell finished with a gilt brass collar. The severe cubic form is relieved by canted, curved corners. The base is acid-stamped "Made In Czecho-Slovakia", indicating a date between the World Wars.

Origin: Czechoslovakia, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original, no chips or cracks. Size: 2" x 2" x 2".