Vintage 1870s English 1/2 Gilly Crystal Bud Vase Cheese Tools whale tail

whale tail

A colorful hand painted cast iron bottle opener in the shape of a trout for angling enthusiasts

this motif reads like a miniature tack room

these jingling graduated sleigh bells on leather straps ring in the season and holiday cheer--hang on a door for some holiday magic every time it is opened or shut

Its gently worn finish gives it the character of a piece shaped by time

Vintage 1870s English 1/2 Gilly Crystal Bud Vase Cheese Tools whale tailEnglish gentlemen were served tots, or single serves, of scotch or whiskey from an extraordinary 19th century hand blown crystal gilly. In the modern home, this faceted vessel makes a vase for simple flower or two at the intersection of heirloom quality and modern life.