Unusual silver cocktail shaker
Unusual silver cocktail shaker
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Antique novelty silver cocktail shaker in the form of an early 17th century tankard, fitted with a hinged cover and a cut-out thumbpiece. The interior is fitted with a twist and lift-off cover that features a clever opening and closing swivel mechanism reveals or closes the filter when twisted between pouring or shaking the cocktail. The body is hand engraved with a decorative feathered shield.
Crichton & Co was the trading name used in the US for the English silversmithing firm, Crichton Brothers.
This interesting silver cocktail shaker has a capacity of two US pints.
Dimensions:
Height
280 mm / 11 "
Diameter
150 mm
/ 6"
Weight
1148 g (36.91 troy ozs)
Year
c1920
Place
New York
Condition
Excellent
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