Schiffer Publishing Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of “Wine Antiques and Collectibles.” Over 2,100 vibrant photos and lively text present an array of wine memorabilia in the 336-page book. Following a look at wine and health, with a toast to readers and a look at Bacchanalia, the book takes a four-part journey from the vineyard to the wine cellar. Part one looks at various tools used in growing grapes, harvesting, and the production of wine. Tools used by coopers in barrel making, wine sampling and tasting devices, and bottling tools are covered. The next step is "Drinking Wine," in which many implements for removing corks, retrieving corks, and preserving wine are revealed. Serving devices include an extraordinary batch of cradles and caddies. In part three, promotional items revealed include statues, games, fans, tokens, signs, and office accessories. The last part is a look at a collection of wine antiques from a museum in Spain. The final step is into an 1810 wine cellar with a list of "the necessaries always wanted in wine and spirit vaults, and gentlemen's cellars."
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