Minnesota - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Here is a hard-to-find modernist silver-plate cocktail shaker designer by Emil Schuelke in the mid-1930s and made by Napier Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The cone-shaped shaker consists of two pieces--the top can be used for measuring ingredients. This example is in good condition--there are no deep scratches or dents. There some silver losses on the body and top of the shaker and the inside strainer has loss as well. You can tell the shaker has been used--there is wear to the interior. We've included several photos which represent the condition well. But all in all, this shaker presents nicely and would make a great addition to any bar or cocktail shaker collection. From Wikipedia: "Napier silver designs from the first half of the 20th century are in museum collections including the Brooklyn Museum, Newark Museum and a substantial collection at the Dallas Museum of Art. Over the years, Napier silver has been featured in museum exhibitions, including Modernism in American Silver: 20th Century Design at the Smithsonian in Washington, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Wolfsonian in Miami Beach, the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, TN (2005–07). Napier designs have also been included in two shows at the Brooklyn Museum, entitled 19th century Modern (2011–12; 2013–15). In November 2016-November 2017, the iconic Napier penguin cocktail shaker...

Here is a very nice set of vintage LOVE coasters by the great Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s. There are eight coasters, each with a different phrase on the subject of love. The co...

Ok, what can you say about this teapot? It's a sexy, sassy little thing and is a rare find. We cannot find another example of this teapot anywhere--nor have we ever seen another in o...

Here is a very attractive brass tray that barely comes to market by the 20th century great, Tommi Parzinger. This tray was designed around 1960 for Dorlyn Silversmiths, which was loc...

This decorative ceramic was created by Nils Thorssen for Royal Copenhagen. Earthy tones of golden brown and muted blue compose this 'Baca' or circular ab...

Here is a vintage green glass pitcher and matching cups or glasses designed by Bo Borgström for Aseda Glass. The set is in very good condition. One glass retains an original label th...

Here is a very handsome stopped Italian bottle or decanter in a rich, dark green textured glaze. We are quite sure this is Aldo Londi design for Bitossi. The piece retains its origin...

This new item is a glazed heavyweight sand colored stoneware that is glazed with a pale grey cast and detailed with olive brown. Signed by the artist. Create...