RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 18th August
A striking mid-20th-century English Art Deco silver-plated drink measure, corkscrew, and bottle opener by Dunhill. Designed to resemble a hammer, it features two alcohol measure sizes incorporated into the hammer, the handle houses two detachable sections—a corkscrew and a bottle opener. The measure is marked with "DUNHILL," while the base of the handle bears maker's marks including "HARD SOLDERED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND.
Reference Number: J10399
A superb 20th Century set of three shot measures crafted by James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Resembling shot glasses, these measures feature a unique novelty handle/indicator designed like a customer behind a bar signalling their order by holding up one, two, or three fingers.
These shot measures make an excellent addition to a home bar or a thoughtful gift. Each measure bears the stamp "JAMES DIXON & SONS, SHEFFIELD, MADE IN ENGLAND" along with matching production numbers "L.377 1/2/3," corresponding to the various measure sizes.
Reference Number: J10402