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Punch bowls allow master artisans to flaunt their talents
NEW YORK – Let’s make one thing clear right away: No one technically needs a punch bowl. In his delightful 2010 book, Punch, author, cocktail expert and historian David Wondrich spends a long paragraph recounting the many receptacles in which he has prepared the crowd-pleasing tipple, including, in part, “pasta pots, Le Crueset Dutch ovens, […]
Wine cellarettes: a stylish way to chill out
NEW YORK – During the 18th century, as the middle class grew affluent, fine dining became a matter of pride and the formal dining room took on greater importance. Wine was an integral part of the entertaining experience and oenophiles then, and today, used cellarettes or wine coolers to keep their wine at the right […]
Woody Auction showcasing cut glass rarities March 22-23
DOUGLASS, Kan. – A two-day American Brilliant Cut Glass auction featuring more than 10 sparkling cut glass lamps, 10 gorgeous punch bowls, numerous unique and hard-to-find patterns, rare Amberina candelabras and fantastic cut-to-clear pieces will be held March 22 and 23 by Woody Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Woody Auction to disperse major cut glass collection Oct. 20
DOUGLASS, Kan. – The lifetime American Brilliant Cut Glass (ABCG) and Brilliant Period Cut Glass (BPCG) collection of Jean Rex of California will be sold without reserve on Saturday, Oct. 20, by Woody Auction. The patterns will include Rex, Kohinoor, Montrose, Columbia, Salem, Ellsmere and Sparkler. Many of the pieces are signed. Absentee and Internet […]