This exceptional vintage Danish sterling silver cocktail accessories set consists of a bar spoon, corkscrew, bottle opener and a pair of ice tongs.

The rounded bowl of the impressive bar/mixing spoon is embellished with pierced decoration, in addition to a rat tail to the reverse.

The corkscrew and bottle opener are fitted with steel blades; the functional bottle opener bears the marking 'GES. GESCH'*.

The handle of each piece is embellished with the contemporary engraved initials 'TAW'; these initials have been created using a characteristic typeface style for the Art Deco movement.

This exceptional cocktail accessories set is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, securing with two hinged catches.

The interior of the presentation box bears the retailer's mark 'Danish Sterling Silver, Cocktail Set, Patricia'.

The hallmarks to this impressive Danish silver set includes:

Maker's Mark: W & S. Sorensen

Country mark: Denmark

Silver quality/purity mark: .925, Sterling (925/1000)

Importer's mark: CJVL^D (C J Vander Ltd)

Import hallmark: London

Import date mark: e (1960)

* Ges. Gesch is an abbreviation for 'Gesetzlich Geschutzt' and is the German equivalent of a patent/copyright mark.

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This vintage Art Deco cocktail set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Each item has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The anterior surface of the box has some stains, but can be considered to be in presentation condition.

The Danish and full English import hallmarks struck to each piece are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of vintage silverware.

Spoon

Length 24cm/9.4"

Length of bowl 4.8cm/1.9"

Width of bowl 3.4cm/1.3"

Corkscrew

Length 8.8cm/3.5"

Width 1.3cm/0.5"

Height 10.7cm/4.2"

Bottle Opener

Length 14.2cm/5.6"

Width 1cm/0.4"

Ice Tongs

Length 15cm/5.9"

Width 6cm/2.4"

Height 2cm/0.8"

3.6 troy ounces/112g (excluding bottle opener and corkscrew)