Novelty items shine at Sotheby’s prohibition-themed sale

An American silver-plated cocktail shaker fashioned as a lighthouse from c.1927-29 was among the lots commanding interest at Sotheby’s sale of prohibition-era items.

Made by the International Silver Co in Meriden, Connecticut, the 15in (38cm) high model was based on…

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