“Zucchero e Alcool.” Silvio Laureti, author.
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“Zucchero e Alcool.” Silvio Laureti, author.

 “Zucchero e Alcool.” Silvio Laureti, author. Publisher: Ulrico Hoepli, Milano, Italy, 1905.  A technical-scientific manual dedicated to the study of “Sugar and Alcohol in Agricultural, Physiological and Social Relationships”. 426 pp. Stamped: “Italy Industries Corp.”, 814 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Calif. This company was originally owned by the Giusseppi and Dante Bagnani Families. In 1933, they sourced, processed, and sold grape juice and wine under the name of Redwood Empire Wines in San Francisco. In 1936, the Bagnanis bought Geyser Peak Winery in Geyserville, CA. Giusseppi had previously founded Four Monks Vinegar Co. in 1906. These two entities established the Bagnani family as major players in Sonoma County's wine and food industry. Also stamped on the book jacket is “A. Cavalli, SF Italian Book Store,163 Columbus Ave San Francisco, Cal.” a San Francisco Landmark bookstore founded in 1880.

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“Ampelographia”; Italian Work on Ampelography.”
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“Ampelographia”; Italian Work on Ampelography.”

“Ampelographia; Italian Work on Ampelography.” Girolama Molon, author, 1906. Ulrico Hoepli, Milano, Italy, publisher.  A classical, foundational text on the mapping of Italian grape varietals, as well as other European and American vines. Two volumes, 1,243 pp., featuring 125 engravings.  Stamped on the inside: “Italy Industries Corp. 814 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Calif.” This firm produced grape juice and wine starting in 1933, right after the repeal of Prohibition. The father, Giuseppe, and his son, Dante Bagnani, were the owners. Their wines were called “Redwood Empire Wines.” In 1936, the Bagnanis bought Geyser Peak Winery in Geyserville, CA. Giuseppe had previously founded Four Monks Vinegar Co. in 1906. These two entities established them as major players in the wine and food industry in Sonoma County. Their grapes were all sourced and processed in Sonoma County. These two volumes are also stamped “A.Cavalli, Italian Book Store, 163 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, Cal.” Famous SF landmark bookstore founded in 1880. The book was written after the Phylloxera crisis, a major viticultural event. 5 3/4” X 4”.  Condition: good. Healdsburg, CA. found.

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19th Century Grape & Apple Mill
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19th Century Grape & Apple Mill

Late 19th-century wood-and-cast-iron grape & apple mill. The E.W. Ross Co., Springfield, Ohio, manufactured this press. It was made for the distributor A.H. Spangler, York, Pa., seller of agricultural implements and farm machinery. It is clearly marked on the wood. In fact, all the original stenciling is evident throughout the piece. Original. Most likely made between 1890 and 1900. It came off a ranch in Sebastopol, CA. Perfect for small-scale winemaking. 38” H X 20” W at base and 20” deep.

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De Turk Litho
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De Turk Litho

Previously unknown I de Turk litho. C.1905. Whimsical ode to the day with the women and the kids doing all the work and the old man gets to drink! 16” X 10” framed

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Chalkware Item
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Chalkware Item

Chalkware merchandising piece for Roma Wine Co. They had a presence in Healdsburg, Calif., c. 1940s- 50s. 19 1/2” H × 11″” W.

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Namco Tin & Crate
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Namco Tin & Crate

Vintage Fountain Grove Winery “Namco” tin with its original wood crate. You could actually make wine from it during Prohibition! C. 1920s-30s, 9.5” X 6.5” X 3.5”.

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Gimbaled Wine Cellar Lamp
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Gimbaled Wine Cellar Lamp

Gimbaled wine cellar lamp. Also used on sailing vessels. Brass, circa 1870s -1900. Weighted base. Can stand or be wall-hung. Working, with a period chimney.

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Alembic Pot Still
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Alembic Pot Still

Small Alembic “pot still.” Found on an old ranch in Bloomfield, Sonoma County, California. It is in very good condition with nice patina and has its “gooseneck” top. It has a 12” diameter at the base and is 22” high. Circa 1920s.

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Vat Chain
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Vat Chain

Vat chain. Used to clean must and sediment from fermenting tanks & wine vats. 62” L  C. 1900. 

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