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Up for sale is an exceptional, 23-piece bulk collection of authentic vintage mid-century plastic cocktail swizzle sticks celebrating the golden age of tropical luxury and retro nightlife in Miami Beach and Tampa, Florida!
This lot is an incredible treasure trove that perfectly captures 1950s/1960s Miami Beach glamour and the massive wave of Florida Polynesian Pop/Tiki culture. Perfect for resellers, vintage bar staging, or serious collectors.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & BACKGROUND:- TAHITIAN HAWAIIAN VILLAGE - TAMPA, FL: A legendary roadside tiki oasis located on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. These highly collectible figurative stirrers feature intricately molded tiki figures on the handles and read \"HAWAII IN TAMPA\" on the reverse.- THE BOOM BOOM ROOM / FONTAINEBLEAU - MIAMI BEACH: These bright yellow, highly detailed figurative stirrers feature 3D dancing silhouettes. They are from the world-famous Boom Boom Room nightclub located inside Morris Lapidus\' iconic Fontainebleau Hotel—the ultimate playground for the Rat Pack.- HOTEL ALGIERS - MIAMI BEACH: Opened in 1951, the opulent Algiers was famous for its exotic Middle Eastern theme. This rare stirrer features a beautifully molded minaret tower/sword design that is highly prized by Florida Americana collectors.- EDEN ROC HOTEL - MIAMI BEACH: The historic luxury oceanfront sister property to the Fontainebleau, known for its timeless mid-century modern design and high-end cocktail IN THIS 23-PIECE FLORIDA COLLECTION (WITH CONDITION NOTES):
- 6x Hawaiian Village Tampa Tiki Sticks (1x Light Blue, 3x Pink, 2x Red)*Condition Note: One of the pink sticks is missing its molded tiki head at the top; the other 5 are intact.
- 4x Yellow Fontainebleau \"Boom Boom Room\" Dancing Figure Sticks*Condition Note: 1 piece is in pristine, mint condition. The other 3 have minor structural flaws/wear to the top shapes.
- 6x Gold-Toned Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel Logo Sticks*Condition Note: All 6 pieces are in pristine, excellent vintage condition.
- 7x Ornate Algiers Miami Beach Minaret Tower/Sword Sticks (3x Blue, 4x Red)*Condition Note: 4 pieces are fully intact and excellent. 3 pieces have breaks/damage to the sword guard area.
GENERAL CONDITION:Aside from the explicitly noted flaws above, the plastic across the lot remains vibrant and flexible. The hot-stamped lettering and molded details are wonderfully crisp and legible. Please review the high-resolution photo carefully to see the exact breakdown and condition of all items.
Packaged securely and shipped fast with tracking!
