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A Day
Observed

A story presented by

Scene 1:
‘Morning’

It was a bright cold day with glassy surfaces that looked hard.
Into the square frame he stood as if in a dream.

What emerged was precisely what he expected to find: a reflection of memory images. Contemplating his face in the photo frame he waited.

1960s lucite and chrome 3 image photo frame

By the steady hands of his watch, he listened to time. Every day for the past sixteen days he saw her. Silver lingered in the crease of
an open book.

Rolex burlwood dial, Jubilee bracelet Miniature
oar English university trophy, sterling silver.

So absorbed in his thoughts
he hardly saw the platinum catch-all, the key, or the revelation locked inside those lapis lazuli cufflinks tossed unmistakably in cold blue.

Hans Hanson catch-all. Mid-century, Danish sterling silver. Stirrup money clip, by Hermès. Padlock keyring, sterling silver " Tie bar-slide " Round lapis lazuli cufflinks" Square cufflinks, two tone rose and yellow gold, diamond."

Only by whirling on his heel could he hope to comprehend
the panorama.

Shoe horn, circa 1930. American sterling silver
Scene 2:
‘Noon’

He remained.Trapped in that enormous room,
unmistakably familiar in feeling yet so peculiar.

Above the mantle was
displayed an Austrian hound
of impeccable integrity.

Hagenauer sculpture, 1930

His gaze fell on the letter opener. By accident she had learnt more about his life from the contents of that letter than anywhere.

Dunhill letter opener with lighter top, circa 1950

Cleopatra’s eye reflected
the sun. Through the hypnotism
of precious metals there
emerged a dark slender shadow.

Cleopatra’s eye magnifying glass. Mid-century, gold plated
Hermès weighted pen. Silver plated.

A lighter presented itself, smooth to the touch
it gave the impression of
intelligent company.

Table lighter St Dupont, circa 1960. Gold plate
Scene 3:
‘Evening’

All this time light was receding from the room.

“I should explain why I spend so much time here”, said the silhouette. Leaves moved like shadows across her eyes.

Hermès rope bottle opener. Plated silver.

It’s not too late to turn back. Time moved with faint sounds.

Venini hourglass. Hand-blown lurid Murano glass.

He unscrewed the telescopic cup, rolled and remained still. Black eyes on the dice prophesied a new cycle.

Telescopic cup, J. E. Cauldwell. Gold plated. Dice,
Cartier for America. Vitreous enamel glass, silver

Staring down at the varnished surface her mouth worried him while her eyes examined the gold cufflink.

Audemar Piguet evening watch. gold plated, Roman dial, alligator strap
Scene 4:
‘Night’

Everything went crashing black.

Pale graceful hands placed
the gold stud box delicately
on the table.

Men’s Edwardian jewellery box, 1910. Gold plated.
Mid-century British cigar ashtray. Sterling silver and crystal.

He lit a match to make sure the watch had really stopped. Smoke lingered from its vesta case.

Realist wrapped tobacco leaf march vesta. Silver.

As the travel clock neared
one the figure vanished into dappled shadows.

Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre travel clock.
Gold and silver plated. Retailed by Aspray.

On the newly varnished table two bronze shot cups sat alive like in a dream.

Tooth shot cup by Foundwell. Bronze and silver plated.
Set of 4, 3 silver 1 gold. Heath & Midleton champagne decanters circa 1900.
Sterling silver and glass.
The End

‘A DAY OBSERVED’
A story by FOUNDWELL
Photography Matthieu Lavanchy, creative direction OK-RM,
notes by Kate O’Brien and objects selected by Alan Bedwell

‘A DAY OBSERVED’
A story by FOUNDWELL
Photography Matthieu Lavanchy,
creative direction OK-RM
notes by Kate O’Brien
and objects selected by Alan Bedwell

Early and Rare Sterling Silver Gorham Martini Mixing Bucket

Golf Cocktail Shaker
and Matching Golf Bag Cup

Sterling Silver Woven Bottle Coaster

Foundwell

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A silver plated cocktail shaker with an embossed Art Deco golf scene, along with the matching set of four stacking cups. This is perhaps one of the best looking, and most rare golf related bar pieces ever made, and to find it with the original, in fitted leather travel case, set of cups with funnel is exceptionally rare. This golf themed shaker, along with the golf bag cocktail shaker, designed by George H. Berry. 1926, made by Derby/International Silver Plate Co.,  both originate from  Meriden, Connecticut. This part of America, from 1852, became the heartland of the American silver manufacturing industry. The 1887 Meriden Britannia catalog had over four hundred pages of items being offered. This included no less than twelve pages of barware. Meriden became known as "Silver City" and by the end of the 20th Century had sales of over $2.5 million a year. During the "Roaring" and supposedly dry! twenties" the International silver Company had offices located in Canada, England and across the US. They began to move away from traditional designs and employed designers like Rhode and Guild to come up with pieces that reflected the modern world emerging around them.

 

This set dates from around the mid-late 1920's.  Golf, at this time, was a very exclusive sport with very few public courses available, and all others charging a premium for membership. This was reflected by the fact that even early professional golfers were not allowed into the dressing rooms at golf clubs as they were not considered 'gentlemen'. The very large cocktail shaker comprises of a traditional three parts; base for pouring ice and liquid into, the lid which encompasses a strainer, and then the top lid which is needed for decanting the finished cocktail through, keeping the ice out of the glass. Along the base are a number of period golfer all decked out in their plus fours, a caddy, and more intriguingly a female golfer. Very few women played, or were even allowed onto golf courses at this time. The inclusion of a female golfer is very forward thinking and inclusive by the designer, at the time, and beautifully rounds out the scene. The cups are also stunning. They each depict different golfing scenes, with some of the characters, including the lady, being seen again. The best looking one also has a Rolls Royce style 1920's car parked up by the clubhouse, promoting the Art Deco feel and lavishness of the sport. Each piece is stamped, numbered and in excellent condition. This would display very well on a shelf for the golfing enthusiast, and represents a very rare part of golf's history in America.

 

The very large cocktail shaker comprises of the 'traditional' three parts; base for pouring ice and liquid into, the lid which  encompasses a strainer, and then the top lid which is needed for decanting the finished cocktail through, keeping the ice out of the glass.  Along the base are a number of period golfers all decked out in their plus fours, a caddy, and more intriguingly a female golfer.  Very few women played, or were even allowed onto golf courses at this time.   The inclusion of a female golfer is very forward thinking and inclusive by the designer, at the time, and beautifully rounds out the scene.  The cups are also stunning.  They each depict different golfing scenes, with some of the characters, including the lady, being seen again.  The best looking one also has a Rolls Royce style 1920's car parked up by the clubhouse, highlighting the Art Deco feel and lavishness of the sport.

 

Each piece is stamped, numbered and in excellent condition.  This would display very well on a shelf for the golfing enthusiast, and represents a very rare part of golf's history in America. 


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Item Dimensions
Height of Shaker
12.5 inches (31.75cm)
Diameter of Shaker
4.5 inches (11.43cm)