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Barware
Depending on lifestyle, vintage barware can play
a large role in the home and this sought-after accessory
is available in as many styles and eras as can be
imagined. A plethora of vintage barware—
everything from glasses to ice buckets to beverage
mixers—can be found. Great finds are
available from the Great Gatsby era
or for having next to a vintage
typewriter as Ernest Hemingway had
with his beloved
whiskey soda.
Barware has become
commonplace in the home
but it’s hard to find a
nything new that’s unique
today. Don't look for new, look to the past
where people did it better. Vintage barware is
hardy, stylish, and most of all fun. And at
the same price as their contemporary
counterparts, vintage barware is seen as a
no-brainer and must-have.
This pair of Mid-Century champagne ice buckets are Above: Hand-blown set of 8 ruby red champagne
silver-plated on copper and were made in France glasses by Salviati ca. 1920 selling for $1,210
ca. 1920-1940 and selling for $650
1940s French soda siphon with imported
This 9” shaker is comprised of cased ruby and Czechoslovakian-made aquamarine blue glass bottle
clear glass with a silvered interior, metal strainer top, housed in a chrome metal shell, 13” tall, marked
and cap probably made in the 1970s and selling for $32 “Auto-Siphon Emile Durcis Paris” and selling for $145
Jewelry
For both buyers and sellers, vintage jewelry never disappoints –
especially for special occasions. The search for the perfect necklace,
bracelet, earrings or ring to personify your feelings is easily done and
translates into a beautiful and tangible gift.
Vintage jewelry brings a special glow only achieved by age,
offering an unparalleled patina that modern manufactured can’t
replicate. Lookers are not only buying something with a soul but
helping curb the damaging effects of mining and manufacturing, both
to the people and the environment.
Alexander Gardner is a Marketing Associate with Ruby Lane Inc.
He can be contacted at 203-918-1673 or Alex@rubuylane.com
This showy costume
bracelet ca. 1950 is signed
“Kafin New York” and
features 10 faux amber
color topaz and faux pearls
with a hanging charm in
wonderful condition
selling for $98
This vintage hand-engraved
This 18kt white gold and diamond pin sterling pendant is set
with a 9.3mm Baroque
Vintage GIA-certified jadeite/jade ring was manufactured in France or England Silver Akoya Perl and a
with diamond and ruby halo set with and is set with 128 round brilliant cut, 5.3mm round Silver Akoya
14kt white gold, diamonds weighing marquis cut, and trapezoid caliber cut Pearl set in sterling and
0.5 carats and the rubies 0.8 carats diamonds that total 2.01 carats and is on an 18-inch sterling
selling for $5,950 is selling for $1,790 silver chain and is
selling for $190
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Depending on lifestyle, vintage barware can play
a large role in the home and this sought-after accessory
is available in as many styles and eras as can be
imagined. A plethora of vintage barware—
everything from glasses to ice buckets to beverage
mixers—can be found. Great finds are
available from the Great Gatsby era
or for having next to a vintage
typewriter as Ernest Hemingway had
with his beloved
whiskey soda.
Barware has become
commonplace in the home
but it’s hard to find a
nything new that’s unique
today. Don't look for new, look to the past
where people did it better. Vintage barware is
hardy, stylish, and most of all fun. And at
the same price as their contemporary
counterparts, vintage barware is seen as a
no-brainer and must-have.
This pair of Mid-Century champagne ice buckets are Above: Hand-blown set of 8 ruby red champagne
silver-plated on copper and were made in France glasses by Salviati ca. 1920 selling for $1,210
ca. 1920-1940 and selling for $650
1940s French soda siphon with imported
This 9” shaker is comprised of cased ruby and Czechoslovakian-made aquamarine blue glass bottle
clear glass with a silvered interior, metal strainer top, housed in a chrome metal shell, 13” tall, marked
and cap probably made in the 1970s and selling for $32 “Auto-Siphon Emile Durcis Paris” and selling for $145
Jewelry
For both buyers and sellers, vintage jewelry never disappoints –
especially for special occasions. The search for the perfect necklace,
bracelet, earrings or ring to personify your feelings is easily done and
translates into a beautiful and tangible gift.
Vintage jewelry brings a special glow only achieved by age,
offering an unparalleled patina that modern manufactured can’t
replicate. Lookers are not only buying something with a soul but
helping curb the damaging effects of mining and manufacturing, both
to the people and the environment.
Alexander Gardner is a Marketing Associate with Ruby Lane Inc.
He can be contacted at 203-918-1673 or Alex@rubuylane.com
This showy costume
bracelet ca. 1950 is signed
“Kafin New York” and
features 10 faux amber
color topaz and faux pearls
with a hanging charm in
wonderful condition
selling for $98
This vintage hand-engraved
This 18kt white gold and diamond pin sterling pendant is set
with a 9.3mm Baroque
Vintage GIA-certified jadeite/jade ring was manufactured in France or England Silver Akoya Perl and a
with diamond and ruby halo set with and is set with 128 round brilliant cut, 5.3mm round Silver Akoya
14kt white gold, diamonds weighing marquis cut, and trapezoid caliber cut Pearl set in sterling and
0.5 carats and the rubies 0.8 carats diamonds that total 2.01 carats and is on an 18-inch sterling
selling for $5,950 is selling for $1,790 silver chain and is
selling for $190
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