Gundlach Bundschu, Santa Maria Bottle
1880s to 1910 Gundlach Bundschu, J. Gundlach Wine Co. brand named Santa Maria. This was a robust “California Burgundy.” During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, "Santa Maria" was a specific proprietary brand name used by Gundlach Bundschu for their high-tier red table blend. The seal states “Cabinet,” which refers to a special, longer-cellared, or special-grapes brand. This is a “split” bottle. Uncommon.
“Tipo” White Wine Bottle
This is a 1940s or 1950s typical raffia-wrapped “Tipo” White Wine bottle from Italian Swiss Colony Wine Co., Asti, California.
Early American Decanter
This is an early American blown three-mold decanter marked WINE. It dates from 1815-1830. It was probably made in New England, perhaps by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. It is rare, complete, and original, including the stopper. It measures 10 3/4” H.
Wicker Demijohns
Two wicker demijohns in good condition, circa 1900 - 1920. Found in Santa Rosa, California. 12" & 7". In good condition.
Italian Swiss Colony Sign
This is a great old merchandising sign from Italian Swiss Colony Wines. Circa 1940s - 1950s. The advertising is on a redwood board with its colorful logo and nice paint. In very good condition, the sign measures 36” X 12.”
Small Enamel “Aeromotor” Windmill Company Plaque.
These windmills were useful everywhere in the 19th to the mid-20th century. Most every farm, ranch, and vineyard required them. The plaque measures 8” W X 4” H. Aeromotor started business in 1888 in Chicago. A slogan said, “The windmill that watered the West.”
Early Anglo/American “Post leg vise”
Early Anglo/American “post leg vise”; also called a blacksmith's vise. Circa 1850s to 1880s. Santa Rosa, CA. found. Nice sculptural design. 40” H with a 5 1/2” jaw. Uncommon.
19th C. Chuck Wagon Triangle
19th C. blacksmith-made “chuck wagon triangle” found on an early Petaluma, CA. ranch. This one is exceptionally well forged, with elaborate “ears” to fit the rope or chain it would have been hung on. The metal gauge is 1”+, and it is six-sided. It measures 17” H X 16” W.
Copper Vineyard Sprayer
Copper vineyard sprayer, circa 1910 - 1930s. 24” L working.
Vintage Aeromotor Windmill Co.
Vintage Aeromotor Windmill Co., Chicago “Swallowtail” wind rudder. C. 1916. Lakeville, Calif., found. 6 ’ L x 27” H.
“The People of the Pueblo.”
History of Sonoma, written by Celeste Murphy in 1937. 266 pages. Self-published. Certainly, one of the most comprehensive and interesting history books on the Sonoma Valley I have read. This was the author’s personal book with notations and related ephemera included.
“A History of Wine in America. From The Beginning To Prohibition.”
“A History of Wine in America. From The Beginning To Prohibition.” 1989. 553pp. Thomas Pinney.
"CALIFORNIA'S NAPA VALLEY, One Hundred Sixty Years of Winemaking."
"CALIFORNIA'S NAPA VALLEY, One Hundred Sixty Years of Winemaking." 1999. 488pp. William Heintz
Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards, Sonoma, Ca., a merchandising display piece.
Produced in Italy in the 1960s, this piece was hand-painted. In very good condition; it measures 10 1/2” H X 12” H X 7” W. You could find these at the winery and in wine shops in the day.
“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.
“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.
Cooper’s Ace, Mid-19th C.
Cooper’s hewing or felling axe. Blacksmith-made; circa mid-19th C. Illegibly signed. Oak handle. 42” L X 9 1/2” X 3 1/2” (blade). Petaluma barn find.
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.
Poster for the Marin and Sonoma District Agricultural Society.
This is the 5th Annual Exhibition poster for the Marin and Sonoma District Agricultural Society. This broadside was published by the Russian River Flag Sept, 25,1871. It clearly illustrates how important agriculture and husbandry were in the day.
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