Antler and Sterling-capped Corkscrew
Elaborate antler and sterling-capped corkscrew. Not marked. Circa 1890 - 1910.
“The Gourmet” Wine Bottle Puller
“The Gourmet”. A fancy leather-cased sheath holding a prong wine bottle puller. Circa 1949 - 1952.
French Oak Barrels
Three oak display bins made from old wine barrels. French; they were used at the International Exposition d’Agriculture, Rhône L’Elevage, and have metal plaques. The grapes displayed were awarded the Prix d’ Honneur; honorable mention. Nice original paint; each measures 23” in diameter X 7” H. They each have carrying handles.
Rare Daguerreotype “Union” Case
Rare Daguerreotype “Union” case with a wine theme of “The Tight Cork.” Circa 1850s, 3 3/4” X 3 3/4” X 3/4”. These photograph cases were used to carry an image of a loved one, thing, or place. Very popular in the Civil War period.
1890s Cut to Clear Glasses.
Pair of exquisite etched and cut to clear glasses. C. 1890s. 3 1/2” H X 2” base.
1910 Brandy Tasting Glass
Rare Etched California Wine Association brandy tasting glass. C 1910, or earlier. 4” H.
1915 Nickel-plated Tray
Oval nickel-plated tray circa 1915. Korbel Grand Pacific Vintages serving tray. PPIE. 14” X 10 1/2”.
1930s Watercolor Painting
Watercolor painting of grapes by G. Zane Bull, Santa Rosa, CA. artist. C.1930s. 23” X 16” framed.
1/2 Gallon Measure
1/2 gallon measure. Used in wine service. Has its weights intact. Nice patina, 8” H X 7” diameter.
Copper and Brass “Cooler”
Copper and brass “cooler” for barley beer, wine, ice, and whatever. Beautifully made. Possibly a Tibetan “soula.” Wonderful condition with original leather strap.
Healdsburg Machine Co. Plaque
Brass plaque from the Healdsburg Machine Co. Used for placement on wine equipment during their long history of manufacturing. 12" x 4 ".
Pipette and Sampler
This is a copper tool used as a pipette and as a sampler. Circa 1880s to 1920s. 17 1/2” X 4 1/2” bowl.
Wine Museum Catalogs
Set of five (5) catalogs comprising the California Wine Museum Collection. These books contain twenty-two categories of specific items relating to the wine industry. There are 765 pages with images of each item in the collection, with descriptions.
1880, History of Sonoma County
Includes local history and county biographies. Pacific Press, Oakland, California. Printers, Stereotypers, and Binders. Published by Allen Bowen & Co., San Francisco. 717pp. Rare.
“Grape Culture, Wines And Winemaking”
“Grape Culture, Wines And Winemaking” By Agoston Haraszthy, 1862. First Edition; published by Harper Bros., New York. 420 PP. with frontispiece of Buena Vista Ranch. Full-page and in-text illustrations. Rare.
“Historical Atlas of Sonoma County.”
This is a 15” X 18” format with more than 100 hand colored maps and illustrations. This is an original copy in good condition. This Atlas is scarce in the Marketplace.
1868 Advertising Broadside
1868 Advertising broadside from Tremblag Constructeurs à Tours, Mr. Duroux à Rouzan.
Chief Executive Viticultural Officer Brochures
Three brochures from 1882-1883 issued by the Chief Executive Viticultural officer to the California Board of State Viticultural Commissioners.
“Bacchanal with 3 Putti” Etching
“Bacchanal with 3 Putti.” Girolamo Scarsello, after Giovanni Andrea Sirani. 1670. 7.5” X 5.9.” 1670. An etching on laid paper.
State Viticultural Commission, First Annual Report
State Viticultural Commission, First Annual Report of the Board of State Viticultural Commissioners. Second Edition, Revised, 1881.