Description: Presents vintage, whimsical wooden figurine carvings by ANRI, the world-renowned Italian company founded in 1912. More than 2,500 are featured, including bottle stoppers, bottle openers and corkscrews, bar sets, calendars, letter openers, bookends, humidors, ashtrays, lighters, cigarette boxes, pipe rests, salt and pepper sets, napkin rings, toothpick holders, brushes, salt and serving spoons, spoon and key racks, door knockers, and figurines. Will inspire woodcarvers and collectors, novices and experienced devotees alike.
Brief description: Philly Rains discovered vintage ANRI in the mid-1980s and her collection now numbers over 1,200 items. She is the owner of Black Cat Antiques in Arkansas. Don Bull is a well-known expert on corkscrews, openers, and advertising who has previously authored six books for Schiffer Publishing. Don's home is in Virginia.