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Material: Metal
Vintage Toledo Cocktail or Olive Sword Skewers, Spain 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Spanish Souvenir or novelty item from the 1970s in the shape of this sword skewer set. 15 swords in a matching stand. Made from steel, brass and enamel. Suitable for cocktails, oli...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970. The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Walter Bosse, Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

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Brass

1960s Stunning Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 5,51 x 7,08 H inches diameter 14 cm x cm 18 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

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Metal

Teghini Italy Silver Plate Barware Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the esteemed Teghini Firenze circa 1980, this exceptional modernist silver plate ice bucket is both a functional barware staple and a striking statement piece. Its elegan...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron / Wine Cooler / Drinks Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged cauldron with handles, copper, Spain, 1930-1940 Rare find This handcrafted copper cauldron is heavily adorned by the hammer marks thorough and it has a dramatic aged pati...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Metal Barware

Materials

Copper

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s South American Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Mizoram Ice Bucket Large in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mizoram Ice Bucket Large in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an effor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Style Silverplated Seated Bear Cocktail Shaker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and imaginative silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a stylized seated bear, blending whimsical form with refined Art Deco elegance. This sculptural piece features...
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20th Century Art Deco Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Champagne Bucket brass around, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket brass around, 1970s Polished and stove enameled
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tantalus having a quality silver plated tantalus with a carrying swing handle and three cut glass square decanters...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Walter Bosse cat bottle opener vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat bottle opener vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Barware Wood and Metal Cocktail Picks, Man with Wheelbarrow
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco barware bar tool was designed and crafted in France in the 1930s. The rare cocktail picks accessory features a man pushing a wheelbarrow with picks. The man's ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Patrini Nautilus Shell Wine Cooler Champagne Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your entertaining experience with this exquisite modernist pewter wine cooler, a true testament to Italian artistry. Designed by the renowned interior decorator Giovanni Patrini (1931–1993) and crafted in Italy by Atena circa 1970, this rare and sophisticated champagne bucket embodies bold elegance. Its striking nautilus shell form, supported by three sculpted conch shell legs...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian Banded Agate Silver Plate Mounted Cigarette Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cigarette case. With large, book matched banded agate sides and a silver plated mount. Opens with a small tab handle. The interior with two brackets for an elasti...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Metal Barware

Materials

Agate, Silver Plate

Valle Small Ice Bucket Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau St. Louis Silver Co. Oak and Silver Ice Bucket
Located in Centennial, CO
This elegant antique ice bucket was crafted by the St. Louis Silver Company, which was active from 1904-1912. The body was made of dense Flemish oak and ornamented with gorgeous art ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Metal Barware

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Silver Plate Champagne Bucket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Art Deco Period silver plate champagne bucket features concentric circles around the bottom. Two knob handles allow for easier carrying. The botto...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna. Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Barware, Highball Glasses And Ice Bucket In Caddy
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Elegant Highball Glass Set with Ice Bucket & Chrome Caddy Elevate your entertaining game with this stunning set of 8 highball glasses paired with a sleek glass ice bucket,...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Chrome

Christian Dior Home Lucite, Wicker and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Caning Lucite Square Ice Bucket with Brass Handles, France, 1970s. Stylish Mid-Century Modern cube shaped ice container comprised of a sheet of lucite with embedded woven ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Golf Club Bottle Opener
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Golf Club Bottle Opener 5.75 x 3.25 x 1 Preowned vintage condition Refer to images listed
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gucci Silvered and Gilt Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your barware private collection with this exceptional Gucci Italy ice bucket—an exquisite fusion of luxury and modernist mastery. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, this rare masterp...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Barware Cocktail Picks Server, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite barware cocktail pick features two carved chromed metal carriers with a central holder. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1930. Twelve metal cocktail forks wi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

1960s Big Velox Espresso Coffee Machine by P. Malago, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Big Velox Ferrara coffee machine by Paolo Malago in metal and bakelite with cable. Made in Italy. It works very well and it is in excellent condition Dimension: 5,11" x 10,6...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved Egyptian serving tray in brass. Imported as a souvenir to Denmark circa 1950-60. It features ornamented handles, hieroglyphs and pharaoh depictions. Measurements: L: 47...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Champagne Bucket brass around, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket brass around, 1960s Brass polished
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1960s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Champagne Bucket around, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket around, 1930s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze or Brass Lady Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Cocktail Urushi Japanese Red Lacquered Set from England, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning cocktail set manufactured in England, circa 1910. All is Urushi lacquered in Japanese red with golden drawings. Overall in great condition, only there is a little crack ...
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1910s English Anglo-Japanese Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker Silver Plated by Zanetta. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker silver plated by Zanetta. Made in Italy. This cocktail shaker is a piece of art. It's signed at the bottom and is in excellent condition. Dimension: di...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Aldo Tura Green Thermos Decanter in Goatskin and Brass for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning thermos decanter in vitrified dyed green goatskin and brass. This charming object was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in Italy during the 1950s and is signed on the bottom....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Christian Dior Interior Silver Plate Ice Bucket or Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior, Paris, designed this modernist lidded ice bucket or wine cooler. The rare barware piece was crafted in France circa 1970 for The Christian Interior Collection. This s...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Rare Grand Art Deco Tray c.1940
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large silver plated tray with a striking border and two grand shaped palm leaf handles by Maison Christofle of Paris. Just back from our silversmiths workshop where it has been overhauled, professionally deep cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. The underside is signed with various Orfèvrerie Christofle...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mauro Manetti, Italy - Set Six Figural Stirrup Cups c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning set six figural hunting stirrup cups in silver plate, made by the iconic Italian designer, Mauro Manetti. The six cups are in the form of animal heads: Fox, Horse, Stag,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1950's-60's Corona Negra Modelo Mexican Tin Beer Advertising Tray
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Corona Negra Modelo beer advertising tray features a joyful Mexican charro couple, dressed in their finest. Mexico, c. 1950's-60's.
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Metal Barware

Materials

Tin

Elegant Late 19th C. English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Self Contained Flask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Late 19th C. English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Self-Contained Flask England, Circa 1895 This elegant late 19th-century English silver-plated and cut crystal self-contained...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Walter Bosse Corkscrew Horseshoe Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Walter Bosse design corkscrew in the form of a horseshoe. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an es...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Bronze

French Vintage Silverplate Champagne Bucket
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An entertaining essential for any host, this substantial and heavy silver-plated champagne bucket or wine chiller from France has a few additional details to really stand out from th...
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20th Century French Other Metal Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Dyed Wood Mosaic Cocktail Shaker with Stainless Steel Top
Located in Toronto, CA
This vibrant mid-century cocktail shaker features a beautifully tiled mosaic body made of dyed wood in shades of turquoise, jade, and seafoam green. The geometric pattern wraps aroun...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Classic Stable Bentley Radiator Decanter
By Classic Stable
Located in Northampton, GB
Mid-Century Modern Circa 1960 From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this Classic Stable Bentley Decanter. The Decanter modelled as a radiator grill from a Bentley automobile with a mounted radiator cap as the decanter lid. The Decanter is composed from a good quality heavy chromium-plated metal which surrounds a glass container. There is a slot in the back of the decanter is view how much of your favourite spirit remains. The Radiator Decanter dates to the second half of the 20th century Mid-Century Modern period circa 1960. Classic Stable decanters...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina Espresso Maker "Accademia" Series.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina purple espresso coffee maker - coffee pot "Accademia" series with original filter. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition, never used. Dimensi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

1950s Drink Pepsi Cola Ice Chest Cooler
By Pepsi-Cola Soda Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
unrestored original vintage distressed condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century English Tantalus Set-Petite Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English tantalus set in a rare petite size. A tantalus is a decorative container, typically made of wood and metal. designed to securely...
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Early 1800s Late Victorian Antique Metal Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent vintage Italian cocktail shaker in silver and gold plate dating to circa 1940. Shaped in the form of a bullet, the body is mad...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal with a simple linear cut decoration. Each of the handles is made from gilded bronze...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Hand Bottle Cap Opener in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage bottle opener in the shape of a female hand. Its executed in solid brass. Originally sold at Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1950s. It may have been manufactured by Wiener Werkstatte in Austria but it has no markings. Measurements: 11 x 4...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Roux-Marquiand Paris, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was crafted by French silversmith Roux & Marquiand, Paris in the 1940s. This large, tall three-sectioned coc...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Martellato Medium – Handcrafted Sculptural Vase with Hammered Texture
Located in Porto, PT
Martellato is a sculptural vase defined by its refined craftsmanship and striking texture. Entirely handmade, each piece bears subtle variations that highlight the uniqueness of arti...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

Walnut Wood and Brass Serving or Barware Tray by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We made this handmade walnut wood & brass serving tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, o...
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2010s American American Craftsman Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

An HallMarked Gucci 1980s Silver Plated Barware Rabbit Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This hallmarked Gucci stirrup cup from the 1980s is a luxurious piece of silver-plated barware that combines functionality with equestrian-themed el...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite Dice Motif Cocktail Picks w/Ivory Color Dice Tops & Black Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 ivory color Bakelite Dice topped cocktail picks with forked tips housed in a large black Bakelite dice holder.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Barware

Materials

Steel

Glory Lily Champagne Bucket in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Champagne Bucket in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Metal Barware

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cellar in Ebony with Brass Inlay
Located in Paris, FR
Liquor cellar in brass inlaid ebony with crystal glassware. The top of the box is engraved with the initials of the owner. Front and top sides are decorated with golden rinceau, foli...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Italian 1970s Owl Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti
Located in London, GB
Handsome wise owl silver ice-bucket. In very good condition. Designed by Mauro Manetti in the 1970s (signed at base). Silver metal. Made in Italy.
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1970s Italian Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning champagne bucket by Jean Després, crafted in France around 1950, is an exquisite example of his masterful silver-plating technique. The design features a cylindrical body with hammered detailing, a hallmark of Després' signature style, and is adorned with two scrolled handles that are accentuated by spherical accents. At the top of the bucket, you'll find a delicate Jean Després flat-link chain decoration, adding a refined touch. The piece is signed with "J.Després" etched under the base, verifying its authenticity and craftsmanship (see photo). A similar model can be found in the book Jean Després, Jeweler and Goldsmith Between Art Deco and Modernity by Melissa Gabardi, specifically on page 151, published by Editions Norma (refer to accompanying photos). Jean Després (1889-1980) was a renowned French goldsmith known for his distinctive approach to Art Deco jewelry and functional objects. His legacy includes creating innovative silver, gold, and pewter pieces, breaking away from traditional designs by using bold, geometric forms and hammered textures. Després' works were highly regarded in avant-garde circles, and he enjoyed a close friendship with notable artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This champagne bucket is not only a stunning decorative object but also a symbol of Després' groundbreaking contributions to the Art Deco movement. Perfect for collectors and admirers of modernist French craftsmanship. Exhibitions 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Metal

Sue et Mare for Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle, Art Deco Jug c.1925
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after silver plated jug designed by the famous French designers (see below) Louis Süe and André Mare for the Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle c.1925. Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory; any shading are reflections; minor wear to the interior commensurate with age and use. A magnificent piece of history and as relevant for today's interiors as it was nearly 100 years ago. Excellent condition spanning 7 1/2" handle to spout x 4" x 7" tall. Any black marks seen on the body of the jug / pitcher are shadows not marks. Item: 44016 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK Sue et Mare The spirit of collaboration was alive in the age of Art Deco. No duo quite exemplified this ideal more than the one known as Süe et Mare. Taking their knowledge of fine art and their shared experiences in the war with them, Louis Süe and André Mare were able to shape trends in the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco and beyond. Their designs, inspired by Cubism, excited the Paris Salon of the time and remain relevant even today. Louis Süe was born in Bordeaux in 1875 to a wine merchant and his wife. Drawn to the arts, Süe abandoned a path which would have led him into the École Polytechnique to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in 1893. There he studied painting as well as architecture design, and in 1902 was able to exhibit with a number of his contemporaries in the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne. After working in various Parisian artists’ workshops and spending time in Vienna (where he was introduced to Cubism), Süe joined L’Atelier Français, an interior design firm made up of a number of his contemporaries, and where he first met André Mare. André Mare was born in the Norman town of Argentan in 1885. Feeling stifled by his conventional upbringing, he left in 1904 to enroll in the École des Arts Decoratifs. In 1906, Mare also exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne, showing his furniture design and setting himself apart as a leader among his cohort. In 1912, along with Marcel Duchamp and others (and concurrent to his involvement with L’Atelier Français) Mare created La Maison Cubiste, a section at that year’s Salon d’Automne dedicated to radical interior design. The outbreak of the First World War briefly interrupted the two men’s collaboration. Süe was drafted into the French Army and served in the Greek campaign. Mare, meanwhile, developed new camouflage techniques for the French, British, and Italian armies using his knowledge of Cubism. But this function did not keep him from the front. In 1916, he was wounded by shrapnel in Picardy while helping establish a lookout post, and in the same year was awarded the Military Cross by George V of England. In 1919, Süe and Mare resumed their professional relationship by cooperating with Gustave Jaulmes on designing the victory celebrations in Paris for the war’s end. The next year the pair founded the Compagnie des arts français, focusing on creating designs for furnishings and interior accessories. While adhering to the Art Deco style, their designs were more conventional, harking back to the Louis XIV and earlier periods, and less focused on geometric intricacy. Highly decorative, their pieces featured flair such as sculpted floral and fruit motifs, scalloped edges, and inlays of ivory and mother of pearl. Working primarily as decorators and furniture designers, Süe and Mare did find time to continue participating in exhibitions, particularly the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, where they constructed an actual museum of contemporary art. Other projects included the booth for the Ambassade de France and the interiors of the steamship SS Île de France.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Saint Louis Crystal Ice Bucket
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning crystal ice bucket by the renowned French manufacturer Saint Louis is a perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Founded in 1767, Saint Louis is celebrated worldwid...
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20th Century French Metal Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Liquor Service Decanter and Eight Glasses, Holmegaard, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Liquor service made of glass with applied pewter decoration, comprising a decanter and eight goblets. Hand-blown glass, the decanter is decorated with a...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Metal Barware

Materials

Pewter

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