Category Archives: Prohibition

Napier Novelties,Gimmicks and Gadgets

Posted on September 3, 2018 by queenofsienna

When I came across the following utensils with the “Napier” mark, I thought they were lovely… and unusual. The pieces are only just over 6 inches in length and the bowls are 3 inches wide.  What were they?  Salad servers, … Continue reading →

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December 5, 1933

Posted on March 1, 2014 by queenofsienna

The back of the handle of the julep strainer was marked “International Silver Co., Silver Soldered” and “The Waldorf Astoria 1933”.  What significance did that year 1933 have?  What happened at the Waldorf Astoria in 1933? And so the search … Continue reading →

Posted in AAPA, bar ware, barware, cocktail strainer, December 5 1933, International Silver Co., julep strainer, Prohibition, Repeal, Silver Soldered, Waldorf Astoria | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments