Andreas Toft
@andreasttoft.bsky.social
29, Danish. Cocktail enthusiast. Antique barware and glassware collector. Music and history buff. Studying Bachelor of Arts in English.
I just got this strainer, @davidwondrich.bsky.social. It’s by Gaskell & Chambers—founded in B’ Ham, England in the 1800s.
They manufactured all sorts of bar equipment & during WW2 they supported the war effort by manufacturing mine detectors, ammo boxes, etc.
Have you heard of the company before?
They manufactured all sorts of bar equipment & during WW2 they supported the war effort by manufacturing mine detectors, ammo boxes, etc.
Have you heard of the company before?
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I just got this strainer, @davidwondrich.bsky.social. It’s by Gaskell & Chambers—founded in B’ Ham, England in the 1800s.
They manufactured all sorts of bar equipment & during WW2 they supported the war effort by manufacturing mine detectors, ammo boxes, etc.
Have you heard of the company before?
They manufactured all sorts of bar equipment & during WW2 they supported the war effort by manufacturing mine detectors, ammo boxes, etc.
Have you heard of the company before?
Nice! Bassano was a wonderful experience—very lovely city, especially the wooden Ponte Vecchio bridge. We visited Grapperia Nardini (It was the reason we were there.) We also visited Bràulio in Bormio and Luxardo down in Torreglia. Overall, Nardini was the best—followed by Bràulio and then Luxardo.
August 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Nice! Bassano was a wonderful experience—very lovely city, especially the wooden Ponte Vecchio bridge. We visited Grapperia Nardini (It was the reason we were there.) We also visited Bràulio in Bormio and Luxardo down in Torreglia. Overall, Nardini was the best—followed by Bràulio and then Luxardo.
Beautiful. I just came home from vacation in Italy (Alto Adige and Lombardy). A lot of the streets there looked like this, too.
I wanted to share some photos with you. I have included some alt text with each of the photos.
I wanted to share some photos with you. I have included some alt text with each of the photos.
August 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful. I just came home from vacation in Italy (Alto Adige and Lombardy). A lot of the streets there looked like this, too.
I wanted to share some photos with you. I have included some alt text with each of the photos.
I wanted to share some photos with you. I have included some alt text with each of the photos.
Yeah, I love antique julep strainers. Back then, they made an effort to make them look beautiful. There are barely any silverplated julep strainers being manufactured these days. I have 3 antique ones:
Napier with acorn in handle
Gorham Co. with star in handle
W.R. Keystone with shamrock in handle
Napier with acorn in handle
Gorham Co. with star in handle
W.R. Keystone with shamrock in handle
June 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Yeah, I love antique julep strainers. Back then, they made an effort to make them look beautiful. There are barely any silverplated julep strainers being manufactured these days. I have 3 antique ones:
Napier with acorn in handle
Gorham Co. with star in handle
W.R. Keystone with shamrock in handle
Napier with acorn in handle
Gorham Co. with star in handle
W.R. Keystone with shamrock in handle
Thank you. A minimum of four examples exists, then (I saw a photo of one on Reddit also).
So yours also has the “W.R.” mark, iron cross and keystone symbol?
Do you prefer the tarnished look or polished look?
So yours also has the “W.R.” mark, iron cross and keystone symbol?
Do you prefer the tarnished look or polished look?
June 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Thank you. A minimum of four examples exists, then (I saw a photo of one on Reddit also).
So yours also has the “W.R.” mark, iron cross and keystone symbol?
Do you prefer the tarnished look or polished look?
So yours also has the “W.R.” mark, iron cross and keystone symbol?
Do you prefer the tarnished look or polished look?
I just restored this antique julep strainer, @davidwondrich.bsky.social. It’s by W.R. Keystone (a William Rogers mark). I don’t know its exact age but it’s pre-1929. Maybe 1900s-1910s.
I love the shamrock in the handle and how the holes together resemble a flower. A beautiful piece of history.
I love the shamrock in the handle and how the holes together resemble a flower. A beautiful piece of history.
June 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I just restored this antique julep strainer, @davidwondrich.bsky.social. It’s by W.R. Keystone (a William Rogers mark). I don’t know its exact age but it’s pre-1929. Maybe 1900s-1910s.
I love the shamrock in the handle and how the holes together resemble a flower. A beautiful piece of history.
I love the shamrock in the handle and how the holes together resemble a flower. A beautiful piece of history.
Delightful. The inclusion of Angostura and maraschino sounds good.
I assume you are using the traditional method of stirring the cocktail in a small glass and straining it into another identical one (using a small antique scallop shell julep strainer similar to the ones on my photo)?
I assume you are using the traditional method of stirring the cocktail in a small glass and straining it into another identical one (using a small antique scallop shell julep strainer similar to the ones on my photo)?
June 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Delightful. The inclusion of Angostura and maraschino sounds good.
I assume you are using the traditional method of stirring the cocktail in a small glass and straining it into another identical one (using a small antique scallop shell julep strainer similar to the ones on my photo)?
I assume you are using the traditional method of stirring the cocktail in a small glass and straining it into another identical one (using a small antique scallop shell julep strainer similar to the ones on my photo)?
The Corpse Reviver No. 2:
3/4 oz. Tanqueray gin
3/4 oz. Combier orange liqueur
3/4 oz. Cocchi Americano
3/4 oz. lemon juice
Two dashes of absinthe
What do you think of this drink @davidwondrich.bsky.social and what is your preferred recipe?
I like Combier and Cocchi Americano in this.
#cheers
3/4 oz. Tanqueray gin
3/4 oz. Combier orange liqueur
3/4 oz. Cocchi Americano
3/4 oz. lemon juice
Two dashes of absinthe
What do you think of this drink @davidwondrich.bsky.social and what is your preferred recipe?
I like Combier and Cocchi Americano in this.
#cheers
May 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Corpse Reviver No. 2:
3/4 oz. Tanqueray gin
3/4 oz. Combier orange liqueur
3/4 oz. Cocchi Americano
3/4 oz. lemon juice
Two dashes of absinthe
What do you think of this drink @davidwondrich.bsky.social and what is your preferred recipe?
I like Combier and Cocchi Americano in this.
#cheers
3/4 oz. Tanqueray gin
3/4 oz. Combier orange liqueur
3/4 oz. Cocchi Americano
3/4 oz. lemon juice
Two dashes of absinthe
What do you think of this drink @davidwondrich.bsky.social and what is your preferred recipe?
I like Combier and Cocchi Americano in this.
#cheers
Have you ever had this one @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Greenpoint:
2 oz. rye
1/2 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
Lemon peel garnish
A wonderful, floral, herbal spin on the classic Manhattan. A modern classic and rightfully so.
Greenpoint:
2 oz. rye
1/2 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
Lemon peel garnish
A wonderful, floral, herbal spin on the classic Manhattan. A modern classic and rightfully so.
May 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Have you ever had this one @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Greenpoint:
2 oz. rye
1/2 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
Lemon peel garnish
A wonderful, floral, herbal spin on the classic Manhattan. A modern classic and rightfully so.
Greenpoint:
2 oz. rye
1/2 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
Lemon peel garnish
A wonderful, floral, herbal spin on the classic Manhattan. A modern classic and rightfully so.
One of my perennial favorites:
The Widow’s Kiss
Stir with ice:
2 oz. apple brandy
2 tsp. Yellow Chartreuse
2 tsp. Bénédictine
1 dash Ango
Lemon twist, discard.
Maraschino cherry.
May I ask you Mr. @davidwondrich.bsky.social what you think of the Widow’s Kiss and what your favorite recipe is?
The Widow’s Kiss
Stir with ice:
2 oz. apple brandy
2 tsp. Yellow Chartreuse
2 tsp. Bénédictine
1 dash Ango
Lemon twist, discard.
Maraschino cherry.
May I ask you Mr. @davidwondrich.bsky.social what you think of the Widow’s Kiss and what your favorite recipe is?
April 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
One of my perennial favorites:
The Widow’s Kiss
Stir with ice:
2 oz. apple brandy
2 tsp. Yellow Chartreuse
2 tsp. Bénédictine
1 dash Ango
Lemon twist, discard.
Maraschino cherry.
May I ask you Mr. @davidwondrich.bsky.social what you think of the Widow’s Kiss and what your favorite recipe is?
The Widow’s Kiss
Stir with ice:
2 oz. apple brandy
2 tsp. Yellow Chartreuse
2 tsp. Bénédictine
1 dash Ango
Lemon twist, discard.
Maraschino cherry.
May I ask you Mr. @davidwondrich.bsky.social what you think of the Widow’s Kiss and what your favorite recipe is?
I just shook up a New York Sour, @davidwondrich.bsky.social. Just the sight of one makes me drool.
Here’s how I like to make the New York Sour:
1.5 oz. rye whiskey (Rittenhouse)
0.75 oz. lemon juice
0.75 oz. 1:1 simple syrup
~0.5 oz. red wine float
Truly one of the best drinks in all creation.
Here’s how I like to make the New York Sour:
1.5 oz. rye whiskey (Rittenhouse)
0.75 oz. lemon juice
0.75 oz. 1:1 simple syrup
~0.5 oz. red wine float
Truly one of the best drinks in all creation.
April 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I just shook up a New York Sour, @davidwondrich.bsky.social. Just the sight of one makes me drool.
Here’s how I like to make the New York Sour:
1.5 oz. rye whiskey (Rittenhouse)
0.75 oz. lemon juice
0.75 oz. 1:1 simple syrup
~0.5 oz. red wine float
Truly one of the best drinks in all creation.
Here’s how I like to make the New York Sour:
1.5 oz. rye whiskey (Rittenhouse)
0.75 oz. lemon juice
0.75 oz. 1:1 simple syrup
~0.5 oz. red wine float
Truly one of the best drinks in all creation.
I made a Perfect Martini tonight:
1.5 oz. dry gin (Plymouth)
0.75 oz. dry vermouth (Dolin Dry)
0.75 oz. sweet vermouth (Dolin Rouge)
A few dashes of orange bitters (Feegan’s)
Lemon peel express
What is your preferred Perfect Martini recipe @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Anything you’d change?
1.5 oz. dry gin (Plymouth)
0.75 oz. dry vermouth (Dolin Dry)
0.75 oz. sweet vermouth (Dolin Rouge)
A few dashes of orange bitters (Feegan’s)
Lemon peel express
What is your preferred Perfect Martini recipe @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Anything you’d change?
April 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I made a Perfect Martini tonight:
1.5 oz. dry gin (Plymouth)
0.75 oz. dry vermouth (Dolin Dry)
0.75 oz. sweet vermouth (Dolin Rouge)
A few dashes of orange bitters (Feegan’s)
Lemon peel express
What is your preferred Perfect Martini recipe @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Anything you’d change?
1.5 oz. dry gin (Plymouth)
0.75 oz. dry vermouth (Dolin Dry)
0.75 oz. sweet vermouth (Dolin Rouge)
A few dashes of orange bitters (Feegan’s)
Lemon peel express
What is your preferred Perfect Martini recipe @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Anything you’d change?
It was a Dry Martini kind of night tonight @davidwondrich.bsky.social.
2 1/4 oz. Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth
1 dash “Feegan’s” orange bitters
Nocellara olive garnish
Julep strainer used: Antique silverplated from Gorham Co.
Glass used: Antique Seneca Juliet Platinum Trim Coupe.
2 1/4 oz. Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth
1 dash “Feegan’s” orange bitters
Nocellara olive garnish
Julep strainer used: Antique silverplated from Gorham Co.
Glass used: Antique Seneca Juliet Platinum Trim Coupe.
April 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It was a Dry Martini kind of night tonight @davidwondrich.bsky.social.
2 1/4 oz. Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth
1 dash “Feegan’s” orange bitters
Nocellara olive garnish
Julep strainer used: Antique silverplated from Gorham Co.
Glass used: Antique Seneca Juliet Platinum Trim Coupe.
2 1/4 oz. Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth
1 dash “Feegan’s” orange bitters
Nocellara olive garnish
Julep strainer used: Antique silverplated from Gorham Co.
Glass used: Antique Seneca Juliet Platinum Trim Coupe.
I wanted to show you this antique Watson sterling silver jigger I acquired recently @davidwondrich.bsky.social. I have another jigger from Watson but that one is goldplated on the inside. This one is all silver.
Photos are before and after polishing. What do you think? I am quite happy with it
Photos are before and after polishing. What do you think? I am quite happy with it
February 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I wanted to show you this antique Watson sterling silver jigger I acquired recently @davidwondrich.bsky.social. I have another jigger from Watson but that one is goldplated on the inside. This one is all silver.
Photos are before and after polishing. What do you think? I am quite happy with it
Photos are before and after polishing. What do you think? I am quite happy with it
Got this jigger recently @davidwondrich.bsky.social.
From English silverware manufacturer J.B. Chatterley & Sons (founded in Birmingham). Traditional E.P.N.S. finish and likely mid 20th century.
Do you have any English bar gear in your collection?
From English silverware manufacturer J.B. Chatterley & Sons (founded in Birmingham). Traditional E.P.N.S. finish and likely mid 20th century.
Do you have any English bar gear in your collection?
January 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Got this jigger recently @davidwondrich.bsky.social.
From English silverware manufacturer J.B. Chatterley & Sons (founded in Birmingham). Traditional E.P.N.S. finish and likely mid 20th century.
Do you have any English bar gear in your collection?
From English silverware manufacturer J.B. Chatterley & Sons (founded in Birmingham). Traditional E.P.N.S. finish and likely mid 20th century.
Do you have any English bar gear in your collection?
Used this. A Cabernet Sauvignon.
December 24, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Used this. A Cabernet Sauvignon.
Just shook up a couple of New York Sours for me and my brother.
One of the many things that makes life worth living.
I absolutely love a good New York Sour. I used Sazerac rye for the whiskey.
What do you think of them,
@davidwondrich.bsky.social?
One of the many things that makes life worth living.
I absolutely love a good New York Sour. I used Sazerac rye for the whiskey.
What do you think of them,
@davidwondrich.bsky.social?
December 23, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Just shook up a couple of New York Sours for me and my brother.
One of the many things that makes life worth living.
I absolutely love a good New York Sour. I used Sazerac rye for the whiskey.
What do you think of them,
@davidwondrich.bsky.social?
One of the many things that makes life worth living.
I absolutely love a good New York Sour. I used Sazerac rye for the whiskey.
What do you think of them,
@davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Never heard of that. Sounds interesting to use it in a Dry Martini. I got a bottle of this weird liqueur from Valle d'Aosta. It's called Alpe Lys. I have seen it used as a Bénédictine sub. Still haven't tasted it. Let me know if you are familiar with it and have any uses for it you can recommend.
December 20, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Never heard of that. Sounds interesting to use it in a Dry Martini. I got a bottle of this weird liqueur from Valle d'Aosta. It's called Alpe Lys. I have seen it used as a Bénédictine sub. Still haven't tasted it. Let me know if you are familiar with it and have any uses for it you can recommend.
Thank you for the info and for your comment. I have seen some with really uneven coils and want to prevent it from happening to this one (mine has a little bit of it but not much). Do you think it’s due to taking the coil off and putting it on repeatedly or is it a manufacturing error?
Example:
Example:
December 12, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Thank you for the info and for your comment. I have seen some with really uneven coils and want to prevent it from happening to this one (mine has a little bit of it but not much). Do you think it’s due to taking the coil off and putting it on repeatedly or is it a manufacturing error?
Example:
Example:
Yes, it’s a little small in the large Christofle shaker. The strainer is 9.3 cm in diameter and the shaker is 9.8 cm. But I think it should work. I don’t know what the diameter of your Christofle shakers are. Which brands are they the ones you like better?
December 12, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Yes, it’s a little small in the large Christofle shaker. The strainer is 9.3 cm in diameter and the shaker is 9.8 cm. But I think it should work. I don’t know what the diameter of your Christofle shakers are. Which brands are they the ones you like better?
My antique silverplated hawthorne strainer from Christofle. Supposedly from c1930.
Is it the same kind that you have @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Is it best to remove the coil before washing it or should you leave it on? I’ve seen some examples where the coil is messed up and want to prevent this.
Is it the same kind that you have @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Is it best to remove the coil before washing it or should you leave it on? I’ve seen some examples where the coil is messed up and want to prevent this.
December 12, 2024 at 9:38 PM
My antique silverplated hawthorne strainer from Christofle. Supposedly from c1930.
Is it the same kind that you have @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Is it best to remove the coil before washing it or should you leave it on? I’ve seen some examples where the coil is messed up and want to prevent this.
Is it the same kind that you have @davidwondrich.bsky.social?
Is it best to remove the coil before washing it or should you leave it on? I’ve seen some examples where the coil is messed up and want to prevent this.
This is a tasty Martini variation, @davidwondrich.bsky.social
Gin Blossom (Julie Reiner):
1.5 oz. Plymouth Gin
1.5 oz. Italian bianco vermouth (I used Dolin blanc)
0.75 oz. apricot eau de vie (Reisetbauer used)
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel
Gin Blossom (Julie Reiner):
1.5 oz. Plymouth Gin
1.5 oz. Italian bianco vermouth (I used Dolin blanc)
0.75 oz. apricot eau de vie (Reisetbauer used)
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel
December 11, 2024 at 5:12 PM
This is a tasty Martini variation, @davidwondrich.bsky.social
Gin Blossom (Julie Reiner):
1.5 oz. Plymouth Gin
1.5 oz. Italian bianco vermouth (I used Dolin blanc)
0.75 oz. apricot eau de vie (Reisetbauer used)
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel
Gin Blossom (Julie Reiner):
1.5 oz. Plymouth Gin
1.5 oz. Italian bianco vermouth (I used Dolin blanc)
0.75 oz. apricot eau de vie (Reisetbauer used)
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel
Lovely. I have a few glasses from Fostoria.
One of my favorite glasses I have found, though not from Fostoria, is this one. It’s of Swedish origin.
One of my favorite glasses I have found, though not from Fostoria, is this one. It’s of Swedish origin.
December 9, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Lovely. I have a few glasses from Fostoria.
One of my favorite glasses I have found, though not from Fostoria, is this one. It’s of Swedish origin.
One of my favorite glasses I have found, though not from Fostoria, is this one. It’s of Swedish origin.
Key Party (Joaquin Simo)
Stir with ice:
2 oz. Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz. Amaro Nardini
1/2 oz. Bonal Gentiane-Quina
1/4 oz. Green Chartreuse
And strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Then smile and enjoy.
Have you tried this @davidwondrich.bsky.social ?
Essentially a riff on the Bijou. Recommended.
Stir with ice:
2 oz. Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz. Amaro Nardini
1/2 oz. Bonal Gentiane-Quina
1/4 oz. Green Chartreuse
And strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Then smile and enjoy.
Have you tried this @davidwondrich.bsky.social ?
Essentially a riff on the Bijou. Recommended.
December 7, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Key Party (Joaquin Simo)
Stir with ice:
2 oz. Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz. Amaro Nardini
1/2 oz. Bonal Gentiane-Quina
1/4 oz. Green Chartreuse
And strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Then smile and enjoy.
Have you tried this @davidwondrich.bsky.social ?
Essentially a riff on the Bijou. Recommended.
Stir with ice:
2 oz. Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz. Amaro Nardini
1/2 oz. Bonal Gentiane-Quina
1/4 oz. Green Chartreuse
And strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Then smile and enjoy.
Have you tried this @davidwondrich.bsky.social ?
Essentially a riff on the Bijou. Recommended.
@davidwondrich.bsky.social
My precious silverplated Parisian cocktail shaker from Christofle. I don’t know exactly how old it is but pretty sure it’s from between 1930s and 1960s. Do you know when Christofle started/stopped making these shakers?
What do you think of it?
My precious silverplated Parisian cocktail shaker from Christofle. I don’t know exactly how old it is but pretty sure it’s from between 1930s and 1960s. Do you know when Christofle started/stopped making these shakers?
What do you think of it?
December 6, 2024 at 7:15 PM
@davidwondrich.bsky.social
My precious silverplated Parisian cocktail shaker from Christofle. I don’t know exactly how old it is but pretty sure it’s from between 1930s and 1960s. Do you know when Christofle started/stopped making these shakers?
What do you think of it?
My precious silverplated Parisian cocktail shaker from Christofle. I don’t know exactly how old it is but pretty sure it’s from between 1930s and 1960s. Do you know when Christofle started/stopped making these shakers?
What do you think of it?