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How do I identify vintage barware?
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To identify vintage barware, examine the bases and interiors of items, looking for maker's markings. By matching these hallmarks to images published on trusted online resources, you can typically identify the maker and then conduct additional research to learn when it produced similar pieces. To be considered vintage, barware must be between 20 and 99 years old, as items at least 100 years old are antiques. If you can't find a maker's marking or run into any difficulties with your research, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Explore an assortment of vintage barware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Piero Fornasetti Set of Coasters of Opera Characters-Melodrama!
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Materials
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Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Gold Plate
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By Ruddspeed
Located in Northampton, GB
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Vintage Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker, American, Silver Plate, Bar Mixer, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage polar bear cocktail shaker. An American, silver plated barware mixer, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
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Located in Knivsta, SE
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An irresistibly charming penguin-form cocktail shaker, based on the iconic design originally conceived by Emile Schülke in 1936. This example was produced by the renowned Parisian firm Au Bain Marie during the 1970s–1980s, faithfully honoring the spirit of the original Art Deco creation.
Executed entirely in silver-plated metal, the shaker is sculptural and playful, yet elegantly balanced in its proportions. The stylized penguin form—both whimsical and refined—has become an enduring classic of cocktail and barware design. The hinged beak opens smoothly for pouring, while the body separates neatly for filling and cleaning, combining visual delight with practical functionality.
Equally suited as a functional cocktail accessory or as a sculptural decorative object, this penguin shaker...
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Champagne bucket stand nickel-plated around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Champagne bucket stand nickel-plated around 1920s
Only polished
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Nickel
