My husband began collecting cocktail shakers some years ago. He remembered the parties at his childhood home on Long Island, and wanted to bring some of the elegance into our home.
For the holidays thereafter, he received as many types of cocktailiana as I could find. He seemed to relish each new addition whether it was chrome, colored or clear glass, or a set with shaker and glasses. I searched sometimes for a full year to find the next present and was pleased with myself when I found it. Every shaker or set was in top condition and usable, per his request. When he opened each present, he would regale me with the stories of his parents’ parties, smiling as he remembered. I always enjoyed it.
The trouble with collecting anything is, where are you going to put the items you collect? After filling several glass-front furniture cabinets, the space above the kitchen cabinets and even storing some, the collecting slowed down. Although, I have a feeling he may regain his interest when I tell him about the breweriana collection at the Antiques and Collectable Auction, Thursday, March 25, at South Works VFW, 1059 Millbury St. in Worcester, MA.
There’s quite a bit more to the auction such as Chein Tin Litho Toy Collection, sterling silver, furniture, estate and costume jewelry.
Preview is at 3pm. The Breweriana Collection is at 5:30pm. Antiques & Collectables Auction is at 6:30pm. The auction is being presented by Central Mass. Auctions Inc. (508) 612-6111.
Terms: cash, Visa, MasterCard, debit card or pre-approved check.
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