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Date/Circa:  1890 Origin:  France Size:  40" High x 29" Wide Catalogue No:  A0270 Price $975 We take our reflections for granted. To us, a beautiful mirror is just an accent - a decorating detail.  It was not always so inconsequential. For hundreds of years, Venetians jealously guarded a monopoly on making reflective glass.  In the 16 th century, the cost of a single Venetian mirror is estimated to be the equivalent of a present day battle ship.  When French nobility "stole" three Italian craftsmen to teach the process to the makers of Versailles Hall of Mirrors, the Venetians sent agents to poison [...]

Date/Circa:  1905 Origin:  Germany Size:  7" High Catalogue No:  A0812 Price $350 Hammering copper makes it stronger, so imagine the strength of this beautiful German Art Nouveau teapot.  Each facet first is created with a roughing hammer, then, when the perfect shape is achieved, a finishing hammer is used to refine the texture and appearance.  Finally the surface is polished until it gleams. It is said that coppersmiths often went deaf over time due to the repetitive banging.  The facets add a special beauty to the pot - like a rippling stream just outside a country cottage.  Also adding to [...]

Date/Circa: 1900 Origin: England Size: Pot stands 10" high and has a 10" diameter Catalogue No: Ao571 Price: $330 It's winter. It's cold and it's dark. Let's face it, it's not palm trees and gentle breezes out there. When I can't go to the sunshine and warmth, I go to my kitchen. What could be a more satisfying substitute than an afternoon's peaceful work of chopping and browning, the delicate handling of fresh herbs, the aromas, as the flavors slowly develop and, most importantly, the pleasure of sampling the fruits of my labour: a hearty stew or soup. Be inspired [...]

Date/Circa:  1930 Origin: France Size: 8" High Our Catalog No.:  A0327 Price: $975 Elegant.  Sophisticated.  Refined.   No, not the champagne bucket - YOU shall be elegant, sophisticated & refined if you invest in this vintage chiller.  A prized addition to any bar, it has the pedigree  and polish that would make Cary Grant proud.  Keep the bubbly on ice yourself, or wrap with a REAL satin bow and pass on to someone equally as cool. Lovely Art Deco Design. Exceptional bucket, originally awarded by the vintner to a prized retailer. We found it in excellent condition, the only wear being a need [...]

Date/Circa: 1890 Origin: France Overall size: Graduated Sizes 4", 5.5", 6", 7" & 8" Catalogue No: Ao559 Price: $1200 All newly relined with tin, as dictated by tradition. This is one of the loveliest sets we have had. Attention Aspiring Professional Chefs. There is a reason Julia Child had a complete set of these pots. Copper conducts heat quickly and evenly with no hot spots on the bottom of the pan. The tin lining allows you greater control. The pans heat up faster and cool down faster when removed from heat. The result? Food is cooked to perfection. Bon appetit! [...]