calling all pirates........

Part of our Corporate Collection, this champagne cover pays tribute to the allure of pirate tales. Expertly chiseled on 999/°° pure silver, it depicts a captivating narrative: a hidden treasure, a menacing sea monster, a majestic sailing ship, Poseidon, the god of the sea, and a mysterious magician, all pivotal characters in a classic pirate saga. It invites you to craft your own adventure. This remarkable cover is the creation of Lorenzo Foglia, a master goldsmith from Florence. The crafting process, which spanned several months, utilized advanced techniques such as repoussage and chasing. Sculpted from a single piece of silver, the cover showcases meticulous detailing and precision, highlighting its exceptional value. Incorporating this piece into our Corporate Collection underscores the premium standards we uphold. The exquisite craftsmanship and narrative richness make it a distinguished choice for corporate gifts...

Art Deco etched mirrored bar cabinet with hidden revolving door compartment, bottle holder and mixing compartment.

A Victorian silver plated tantalus, with three square form decanters.

Art Deco molded cocktail shaker in pale cobalt blue glass with all-over thumbprint or coin spot pattern with a domed center pour chrome lid and cap.

Vintage "All State World Series Challenge 82" Baseball Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Item features is engraved "All State World Series Challenge 82," twin ha...

The mark on the underneath (see image) indicates that this spittoon is of Japanese Imari porcelain, manufactured circa 1880, and made specifically for the American market for the preponderance of bars and saloons at that time. These were popular from 1865 to the turn of the century; this is a particularly fancy and elaborate example. Note the copious and highly detailed and beautiful floral decoration to the inside of the upper portion of the spittoon; pretty fancy for something meant for spit and saliva! Fantastic and all original condition with no cracks, no chips and very bright paint in sharp colors of blue rust and pink, and meticulously painted in a floral pattern. Several of these would have been “stationed” in strategic places within a saloon. This is a wonderful piece of porcelain, and quality item of saloon and Western United States history...

Decorative bottle barware decanter, Amber Murano glass, Italy, 1930s. Sculptural amber Murano glass pulegoso tall handblown decanter. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. The 'Pulegoso' ...

A nice Mid-Century bottle opener featuring a Capricorn zodiac figurine from the 1950s, crafted from solid brass. Designed by Hertha Baller in Austria ...

Limited edition 1990s flexible resin wine bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Italy. Numbered 182/1000. Works great as an ice bucket, wine bucket, catch-all, vase, vessel, sculpture, planter, pot or jardinière. If you use it as a planter, we suggest an interior lining to protect the piece. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Gaetano Pesce, born on November 8, 1939, in La Spezia, Italy, is renowned as a leading figure in contemporary Italian design and architecture. Fearlessly experimental with materials and color, Pesce has collaborated with Italy’s foremost design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia. Pesce began his journey into design at the University of Venice, where he pursued architecture and graduated in 1965. Influenced by prominent figures such as Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini at the Venice College of Industrial Design, Pesce embraced a commitment to novelty and avant-garde principles. He co-founded the avant-garde architectural collective "Gruppo N," inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic, during his formative years. Pesce’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of designs, from iconic furniture pieces to monumental architectural projects. His creations reflect a profound contemplation of modernity, exemplified by the La Mamma chair (1969), which evokes a prehistoric fertility figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka (1993), celebrated for its innovative hanging garden motif. Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notions of form and function with their bold, anthropomorphic shapes. Other notable designs include the 357 Feltri chair...

Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Published ...