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This Regency-period bottle holder adds character and refinement to any fine dining affair. Crafted of luxurious mahogany, the caddy can hold two double-magnum wine bottles. Adorned w...

This set of six 19th century Continental silver gilt salt cellars take the triangular form of silver salts used by the affluent in Renaissance-era Germany. The salts are masterfully executed in a bold Mannerist style...

Representing the best of mid-20th-century American design, this nautical "gyroscope" cocktail service is both a stylish and functional addition to one's bar. The set features everything needed to craft a delectable libation, including a shaker and eight glasses decorated with sailboats and anchors that can be stored within the frame, designed to resemble a ship's steering wheel. Its chromed metal form can be easily set into an upright position to save space when not in use. However, the ingenious design can also be repositioned to serve as a horizontal cocktail serving station...

An exceedingly rare and important pair of George III-period mahogany knife boxes of exceptional quality and condition. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and c...

This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the f...

The fine art of wine-making is brought to life by this rare French wine corker. Beautifully crafted of wrought iron, this corker is specifically des...

This limited edition covered goblet commemorates the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Crafted of glass with impressive lion mask ...

This intriguing sterling silver cup features the shell of a coconut mounted into exquisite silver. A sublime example of elegant Georgian design, the cup features delicate scalloped edging as its singular motif. It is extraordinary to find such a beautiful example of this lost art, exhibiting a rare combination of classical beauty and exotic charm. The use of rare and exotic materials such as the coconut became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that these unique materials from distant lands possessed mystical powers. It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups...

This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique ...

This exceptional silver gilt wine trolley from Tétard Frères of Paris is perfect for displaying that prized vintage. Wine lovers are sure to treasure this unique piece that conveni...