Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide [Hardcover]

Stephen Visakay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1997

Vintage Bar Ware gives identification and values of cocktail shakers, stemware, ice buckets, serving trays, recipe books, paper collectibles, cocktail picks, swizzle sticks, and more. There's also a section of classic cocktail recipes, special chapters on the bar ware manufacturers and the guest star designers, as well as tips in caring for and finding bar ware at bargain prices. Over 300 color pictures. 2000 values. AUTHORBIO: Hailed as one of America's top 100 collectors by Art & Antiques Magazine, Stephen Visakay has canvassed the world for cocktail shakers and vintage bar ware for over 25 years. He invites all of us to share in his knowledge - and his passion - for these fascinating and unique relics of our past in his book Vintage Bar Ware. Visakay's vast collection has been featured in seven museum exhibitions, and his collection totals over 1,800 pieces. REVIEW: This book gives a look back at the spirit of a more graceful time in our nation's history, a time of elegance and glamour. The aesthetic value of cocktail cultural artifacts is receiving a wide recognition, not only as beautiful objects to use and enjoy in one's home, but as the documents and artifacts of history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891457895
• ISBN-13: 978-0891457893
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #953,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Bar Ware, March 25, 2000

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Ralph Griggs - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide (Hardcover)

Stephen Visakay is the most knowledgeable bar ware expert on the planet. He has distilled his knowledge, shaken it, and served it up in this delightful volume for our imbibing pleasure. He offers an overview of the golden age of cocktail shakers and other classic bar accoutrements. There is something here for everyone, from the novice to the advanced collector. The only thing missing is the olive... cheers!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The leading authority among barware collectors., July 19, 2001

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C. Laun (Davie, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide (Hardcover)

This is book is considered a staple to the barware collector. The book reads into his enthusiam for collecting barware as well as his extensive knowledge and research on the subject. No other book can compare. There are just as many georgeous pictures as interesting text. After reading this book cover to cover you will use it frequently as a reference guide so keep this one within easy reach.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Book and Invaluable to a Collector, December 5, 1999

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Sean C. Rice (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide (Hardcover)

Mr. Visakay's book combines characterics unfound in other pricing and information guides: it provides insight into the author in a charming way while providing highly accurate information. Although I am a knowledable collector, I read the book cover to cover. Stephen Visakay is clearly the definitive source. I am an international collector buying in the US, London and Paris. Without a doubt this book has saved me a fortunue. Given that so few cocktail shakers were ever marked, a visual guide as presented in the book is critical. Understanding the rarity a item is the key to successful collecting. Thank you Stephen!