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. . .which is what you will want to do if you wish to view this unusual bit of barware. Although it may resemble an oil can, this sterling silver trinket by Tiffany and Company is not for the Tin Man who has everything, but instead is meant to meticulously measure out vermouth for making martinis. Although elegantly engraved "1875," this retired design dates from the 1960s.

The vintage vermouth dispenser comes with its original Tiffany box in the company's iconic blue. 

Underneath, it is stamped "Tiffany & Co. Sterling."

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Cool Caddy-o, Daddy-o

The wonderful retro bar caddy includes eight frosted glasses and matching ice bucket in a handy chrome handled rack, all accented with shiny silvery leaves.

This Silver Leaf pattern was produced from 1953 through 1978 by Libbey, Inc.  The pattern was popular, in part because Libbey cleverly promoted it by offering free juice glasses in boxes of Silver Dust and Duz detergent. This vintage barware is so cool, you almost don't need to fill that ice bucket!

The pieces are marked with Libbey's cursive capital "L." The company was first founded in 1818 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as the New England Glass Company.  In 1888, the company relocated to Toledo, Ohio, and was renamed Libbey Glass Company in 1892. Throughout its long history, this company has been renown for its many innovations in glass manufacturing as well as its contemporary creative designs. 

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Cool Couroc

No elegant mid-century cocktail party was complete without glossy black Couroc trays and barware, all inlaid with colorful designs that varied from whimsy to realism. The company's motto was, "Any tray can serve a drink. Only Couroc can start a conversation." This terrific set of four trays from Couroc feature a stylized Hopi Hummingbird Kachina, inlaid with vivid colors and outlined in golden metal. 

Couroc was founded in 1948 in Monterey, California by husband and wife Guthrie Courvoisier and Moira Wallace, During WWII, Courvoisier produced plastic parts for military aircraft. This experience helped him develop a glossy black resin that could be molded into trays, bowls, and dishes and was resistant to water, alcohol, and burning cigarettes. Wallace, a talented artist, became company's chief designer, developing the technique to inlay the trays with everything from natural materials like wood, shells, and plants to metals, glitter, and coins. The inlays were done by hand by a team of skilled artisans. Because of variations in the materials used and the fact that each tray was assembled by hand, no two Couroc trays are exactly alike.

Both beautiful and durable, Couroc's barware was sold at high-end department and gift shops. Companies such as Coca-Cola commissioned Couroc to create promotional items. However, after celebrating its 50th anniversary, Couroc closed in 1998. 

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