VTG ANRI Hand Carved Wood Bottle Stoppers Set of 5 w/ Folk Art Wall Rack Lot For Sale

VTG ANRI Hand Carved Wood Bottle Stoppers Set of 5 w/ Folk Art Wall Rack Lot

Up for sale is a spectacular, collector-grade vintage mid-century lot featuring six (6) physical items total: five (5) genuine hand-carved and hand-painted wooden bottle stoppers produced by the renowned ANRI workshops in Italy, complete with a matching vintage 5-hole Alpine "Fence" wooden companion display rack!Finding these pieces alongside a beautifully matching stylized display is exceptionally rare. The custom-fit display rack holds all 5 stoppers perfectly to make a complete, fully filled presentation set with zero empty slots. The rack is multi-functional: it features an integrated factory-carved keyhole mounting slot on the reverse side, allowing you to easily hang it on a wall or place it directly on a home bar or countertop.This entire collection features highly detailed craftsmanship showcasing rich woodgrain, expressive faces, and vibrant, original workshop paint.COLLECTOR VALUE ANCHOR NOTE:This curated estate lot includes the highly coveted, authentic mid-century ANRI 'David Copperfield' character stopper from the rare Charles Dickens collection line. Individual loose examples of this specific Dickens carving routinely command high premium value on the secondary market. This lot groups David Copperfield alongside four premium Alpine companion pieces and a multi-functional wall/bar rack display to offer exceptional bundled value for an established barware collection.ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS COMPLETE 6-PIECE SET:Vintage 5-Hole Alpine Folk Art Display Rack: Features a traditional Tyrolean blue painted finish accented by hand-painted Alpine folk art floral motifs (including Edelweiss) and a red-trimmed sawtooth fence backing design. Includes a built-in rear wall-mounting keyhole slot.David Copperfield Stopper: From the classic Charles Dickens series, complete with his iconic top hat and hand-lettered character collar.Alpine Gentleman with Pipe Stopper: A classic Tyrolean man wearing a dark flat cap and smoking a hand-carved pipe.Alpine Peasant Woman (Grandma) Stopper: A traditional country figure wearing a detailed red head scarf and green shawl with hand-painted trim.Tyrolean Hunter with Feather Hat Stopper: A highly expressive character featuring a massive mustache and a green Alpine hat accented with a carved gamsbart (feather accent) on the back.Laughing Man with Wire Glasses Stopper: A wonderfully expressive caricature variant featuring hand-formed wire spectacles, a blue vest with white buttons, and a wide-open laughing expression.STAMPS, CORKS, & AUTHENTICITY NOTE (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):All five figurines in this lot are traditional static, solid-carved, non-mechanical versions (no moving parts). Per authentic mid-century ANRI production standards, these items originally utilized paper foil labels on the wood which commonly wore away over time.To ensure complete accuracy for buyers, please note the physical variations of these antiques before purchasing:Stamps: Exactly one (1) bottle stopper in this lot retains its original stamped "Italy" factory mark on the bottom base of its cork. The other four stoppers are physically unstamped due to the loss of their original paper tags over the decades.Corks: The cork bases are 100% original across the entire collection, showcasing standard historical production variations from the factory line. This includes traditional tapered natural wood corks alongside a dense, smooth factory composition cork variant on the peasant woman figure.Display Rack: The accompanying wooden display rack is sold as a beautiful vintage companion piece designed to fit the collection perfectly. It does not feature an ANRI stamp or engraving, which is standard for these original accompanying accessory bases. The reverse side features a handwritten inventory ink notation reading "ANRI STAND 2002" from a previous owner's private collection log.The matching wood styles, hand-painted details, and flat-plane chisel facets across all five pieces consistently show authentic Italian workshop origin. Please review the high-resolution images to appreciate the solid wood construction, distinct flat-plane chisel facets, and authentic folk art craftsmanship.CONDITION:Excellent vintage condition across the entire collection! The hand-painted finishes remain crisp and vibrant with only minor age-appropriate surface wear. The wood carver marks are sharp. All five original wood busts are firmly attached to their original factory cork bases. The wooden display rack is clean, structurally sound, and securely fits all 5 figures perfectly.SHIPPING & TERMS:Items will be meticulously padded and packed securely to preserve the display stand, vintage corks, delicate wire spectacles, and wood accents. Sold as a complete set, as-is. Please look closely at all photos to confirm condition details before purchasing.