Routledge Engineer's Slide Rule made by Rabone & Sons, England

Design introduced in 1808, and produced by Rabone & Sons (fully marked), founded in 1784. This slide rule was probably made in the first half of 19th Century. Marked with many tables for the measure of squares, cylinders & spheres, including 'OLD WINE' & 'IMPERIAL GALLONS' (see Detail Three). Materials include boxwood (marked 'BEST BOX') & brass.

Measures 12 1/2 inches when closed, & 24 inches when fully open. Nice patina to the brass, with some stains to the wood. Cond. 8.5/10

$495.00

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 English Georgian Sterling Decanting Funnel 1829

Fine English funnel fully marked for date of 1829, London, Sterling silver & makers mark for Guest & Craduck. Truly elegant and intact. Apparent minor repair (re-soldered seam) to lower inner rim of the strainer, but not distracting from quality. Measures 6 3/4 inches from top edge of strainer to tip of spout. Inside diameter of strainer/bowl is 2.5 inches. Condition 9/10

$2350.00

 Small Bronze Bust of Bacchus on Marble Stand

Fine cast bronze depiction of the god of wine Bacchus, mounted on a beautiful marble base. Probably Italian circa 1900. Measures 5.5 inches tall, including base. A few tiny nicks on edge of the marble, but hardly noticeable to the eye. Nice detail & lovely patina. Terrific gift for the devoted oenophile. Cond. 9/10

$325.00

 French Folding Vineyard Knife by 'Martin'

19th Century French stag handled vineyard knife made in the factory of Eugene & Louis Martin, who were also makers of corkscrews. Marked clearly on the blade 'MARTIN'. Measures 5 inches in closed position, and 6 7/8 inches when open. Blade still has good snap to its spring. Condition 9/10.

$175.00

 French 19th C Champagne Knife

Ebony handled late 19th C Champagne knife for wire & foil removal marked 'MARMUSE' on the blade. Typically elegant design for the period. Silver hozzle & ebony handle. Tiny hairline crack in the handle starting at the hozzle and extending back 1/2 inch. Overall length 6 1/8 inches. Slight pitting to steel blade, but good tip. Cond. 8.5/10

$175.00

 Late 19th Century English Silver Plate Wine Coaster

Very attractive single wine coaster or 'slide'. 'Slide' refering to the felt bottom which would allow the coaster and a decater in it to be slid or pushed along a wood top table from guest to guest. Very little bleeding of the copper base metal showing but for a few edges. Very minor dings...appropriate for age. Pretty rim design. Depth 2 inches. Diameter 6 5/8 inches. Condition 9/10

$125.00

 Pair of French Advertising Stems for 'Lucca Liqueur'

Exquisite pair of stems with bowls flashed from deep cobalt blue to clear. Engraved with a gilt company logo & a gilt band around the bowl. Guilding fully intact. Lucca Liqueur is a coffee liqueur. The stems date from the first half of the 20th Century. The hand blown quality is evident in the slight differences between the stems. They stand 8 inches tall. Slight age wear apparent on the feet. Condition 9.5/10

$150.00

 Elkington & Co. Ice Bucket Bearing Crest of Liverpool Exchange

Charming, designed in the form of a coopered bucket with a swivel loop handle, this silver plated ice bucket is marked on the bottom by its maker 'ELKINGTON & CO.' of Birmingham, England. Also bears other Elkington marks including a date letter 'O' for 1854. The Liverpool Exchange was a stock exchange, and this bucket was likely from a restaurant or bar in the exchange. Minor wear with just a bit of the brass base metal showing at the bottom rim. Stands 5.5 inches tall, with its widest diameter at 5.25 inches. Heavy guage typical of restaurant or bar service items. Condition 8.5/10

$425.00

 Late 19th Century English Slate 'HOCK' Bin Label

Rare slate bin label for 'Hock' wine measuring approximately 5 5/8 X 7 5/8 inches. Black enamelled over slate, then hand painted with the words 'SHERRY' & 'Vintage'. A square approx. 2 5/8 inches is left unpainted in the lower right hand corner of the label for writing the wine's vintage year. Reverse of label is unpainted.

Bin labels were used to indicate the type of wine & its vintage year, for the wine stored in a given cellar bin. Bin labels are usually hung at the top of each bin, so the label has a small hole near its top for hanging. This label may have been for a large private cellar, or perhaps that of a restaurant. The number on the label ('62' at the top) would have corresponded to a master wine list to serve as a cross reference.

Section of slate missing in lower right. Condition 'as-is' 5/10.

$165.00

 Pair of French Silver Plate Bottle Tickets "SHERRY" & "PORT VIN"

A lovely pair of die stamped French bottle tickets. Silver plate over brass. Slight bleeding to the brass, but very appealing. Unmarked. Each 2 5/8" across. Early 20th Century. Conditin VG.

$150.00 pair

 English Silver Plate Bottle Ticket "SHERRY"

Very pretty English early 20th Century silver over copper bottle ticket decorated with a garland of fruit & flowers. Slight bleeding to the high points. Unmarked. Width 2 1/2". Condition VG.

$65.00

 German Champagne Tool

Early 20th Century German Champagne tool made & marked by "J. A. HENCKELS, SOLINGEN". It also bears the Henckels' 'twins' logo. Nickle plate over steel with very little sign of wear. Incorporates Champagne wire cutters, two cork grips, cap lifter, a nail puller & a wood Champagne case pry bar at the ends of the handles. 7 3/4 inches long. Condition FN.

Please excuse the green flash in the detail photo. It is a chromatic flare from the flatbed scanner.

$195.00