Art Deco Sterling Silver RIONDO COCKTAIL Recipe Cocktail Stirrer
An uncommon sterling silver cocktail stirrer with a paddle-form handle and a twist stem. The handle is engraved with the recipe for a “Riondo Cocktail” on one side and a gin martini on the other. Riondo was a high-end brand of Puerto Rican rum in the 1940s. The stirrer is hallmarked by Blackinton, maker of some of the best sterling silver figural barware of the Art Deco and mid-Century periods.
- Origin: America, ca. 1940
- Condition: excellent, a few pinpoint dings to the stirring sphere
- Length: 10” (25.3 cm)
- Weight: 29.8 g
Mexican sterling silver jigger and bar stirrer utensil by Sanborns. The jigger is in a beehive form with each incised ring marking off 1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz measures. The cup is entirely hand-hammered. The shaker spoon is in a simple design that complements the jigger form. The back is stamped with the Sanborns mark used from 1955 until the late 60s.
- Origin: Mexico, 1955-1970
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Length: 9-1/4"
- Weight: 50.6 gr
A vintage sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a syringe by Gorham. These were called “Martini Spikes” when sold by Gorham in the 1960s. The functioning plunger allows vermouth to be drawn up into the syringe and then dispensed in precisely calibrated doses for your medicinal cocktails. The syringe originally cost $10. The syringe is presented in its original fitted box and is accompanied by the illustrated instruction card.
- Origin: America, 1967-70
- Condition: excellent, fully functional, no monograms or dings; case near mint condition
- Length: 6.25”
A sterling silver jigger in the form of an 18th century tavern tankard. The jigger measures 2 oz. Luxury New York retailers such as Cartier and Tiffany sold a selection of sterling silver novelty barware made by their suppliers. In this case, Cartier chose J. C. Boardman & Co. The bottom is stamped “Cartier” and also has Boardman’s hallmark.
- Origin: America, ca 1950
- Condition: very good, a tiny pinpoint ding (1/16”) to one side, no monograms
- Height: 2.25”
- Weight: 67.1 g
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow, and red, meant to signify “go,” “caution,” and “stop.” Each light corresponds to the 1-, 2.5-, and 3.5-ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham
- Origin: America, ca. 1950
- Condition: excellent, a 3/16” ding at the edge of the bottom visible upon close inspection
- Dimensions: 2-7/16”
- Weight: 50.7 grams
A classic mid-century sterling silver double jigger by Gorham. The smaller cup measures 1 oz and the larger one 2 oz. The interior is stamped “Gorham Sterling.”
- Origin: America, ca 1950
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Height: 3-/ 2”
- Weight: 36.8 g
A classic mid-century sterling silver double jigger by Gorham. The smaller cup measures 1 oz and the larger one 2 oz. The interior is stamped “Gorham Sterling.”
- Origin: America, ca 1950
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Height: 3-/ 2”
- Weight: 37.6 g
A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger by Thomae & Co. The rim is engraved “Only A Thimble Full.” The interior retains a softly gilt surface. Several companies made variations of thimble jiggers, but those by Thomae are among the best because of their superior weight and workmanship.
- Origin: America, ca. 1935
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Height: 2”
- Weight: 44.3 g
Vintage sterling silver figural jigger in the form of a jigger by Towle. The rim is engraved “Just a thimbleful.” Thimble jiggers became popular in the late Victorian era and remained so through the mid-20th century. The base is hallmarked by Towle.
- Origin: America, ca. 1960
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Height: 2” tall
- Weight: 28.9 g
An unusual mid-Century Taxco version of the classic sterling silver thimble jigger. Like most Mexican silver of the era, this piece has tremendous weight and a simple charm. The rim is engraved “Just A Thimbleful 1-1/4”. The bottom bears the hallmark of the Dominguez family. We have once before had the exact jigger with the mark specific to A. Dominguez and the Eagle stamp used in the late 1950s.
- Origin: Mexico, ca. 1955
- Condition: excellent, no dings
- Height: 1-11/16”
- Weight: 43.5 g
A sterling silver figural jigger in the form of a tankard by Simons Brothers. The jigger measures 1-1/2 ounces. The bottom is stamped with Simons’ hallmark.
- Origin: America, ca. 1950
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Dimensions: 2” tall
- Weight: 20.3 grams
Lunt Sterling Silver Tankard Figural Jigger
A sterling silver figural jigger in the form of an 18th century ale tankard by Lunt. The jigger measures 1 ounce. The bottom is stamped with Lunt’s hallmark.
- Origin: America, ca. 1960
- Condition: excellent, interior gilding intact, no dings or monograms
- Dimensions: 1-3/4” tall
- Weight: 24.9 grams
A classic mid-century bell-shaped sterling silver double jigger. This example is accented with an incised line and exaggerated flared lip on the larger cup. The jigger is stamped “Sterling.”
- Origin: America, ca. 1960
- Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings
- Height: 4-9/32”
- Weight: 37.8 g
A classic mid-century bell-shaped sterling silver double jigger. This example is a little taller and narrower than some, lending a more elegant appearance. The neck is stamped “Web-Sterling.”
- Origin: America, ca 1960
- Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings
- Height: 4-3/8”
- Weight: 49.2 g
A vintage sterling silver figural stoplight jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow, and red meant to signify “go” (1 oz); “caution” (2.5 oz); and “stop” (3.5 oz). The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.
- Origin: America, ca 1950
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 2-7/16” high
- Weight: 53.0 g
A vintage sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a syringe by Gorham. These were called “Martini Spikes” when sold by Gorham in the 1960s. The functioning plunger allows vermouth to be drawn up into the syringe and then dispensed in precisely-calibrated doses for your medical cocktails. The syringe originally cost $10. The syringe is presented in its original fitted box and is accompalied by the illustrated instruction card.
- Origin: Amerca, ca 1967-70
- Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings; box in mint condition
- Dimensions: 6-1/4” long.
A beautiful set of six sterling pastry or cake forks designed by Bernard Cuzner for Liberty & Co. in 1923. The handles are elegantly enhanced with blue and green champleve enamel in a sort of peacock feather design. Cuzner was Liberty’s most influential silver designer in the 1920s. This set is fully hallmarked by Liberty and has the date mark for 1928. They are presented in their original silk-lined fitted case.
- Origin: England, 1928
- Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, very minor wear to the case
- Dimensions: 5-1/8” long
- Weight: 86.3 grams
An elegant sterling silver rollover jigger in Tiffany & Co.’s classic modernist “Cordis” pattern. Designed by Oscar Riedener in 1958, Cordis’ stark contemporary lines were something of an aesthetic departure for Tiffany. Riedener was a leading designer for Tiffany, most famous for his 1966 design of the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy. The jigger is designed to rest across the rim of cocktail shaker or glass. Once filled, the jigger can simply be tipped sideways, allowing the liquid to drop into the vessel without spills. The handle is marked “Tiffany & Co. Sterling.”
- Origin: America, ca. 1960
- Condition: excellent, no dings
- Dimensions: 6” x 2-3/8” x 1-3/4”
- Weight: 61.7 grams.