RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 16th September, 2022
Conquer one's thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. Dubbed the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker takes the form of an old fire extinguisher and features a rotating base that is engraved with a selection of classic cocktail recipes of the 20s and 30s.
Reference Number: C8336
Antique early 20th Century French solid silver and blown glass decanter. Of very large size, modelled as a rifle, glass mounted with elegant silver mounts and screw on stopper. This decanter can hold approx up to 5 liter of your drink of choice.
Hallmarked French silver (boar's head, used 1838-1962, 800 silver standard), Maker Unknown.
This decanter is relevant today as it was then, it makes a fantastic conversation piece and wonderful as part of a collection of barware in the modern home.
Reference Number: A8230