Although its origin can be traced back to 7000 BC in pre-Hispanic Mexico and South America, the cocktail shaker as we know it was actually invented in the mid 19th century in a tavern in London. It was during the 1920's, the prohibition era in the US, that cocktail shakers became more fashionable, and this coupled with stylish art deco design, makes cocktail shakers from this period the most sought after.
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Made circa 1960 by Ensko of New York, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker, is of tapering shape, with a pouring spout and removable lid. The cocktail shaker measures 8.5"(21.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, and weighs 11.8 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1932 by Barker Brothers Ltd., this stylish, Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker, is in the Art Deco taste, featuring a pouring spout with removable cork stopper, and a cork stopper to the top. The cocktail shaker measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) from handle to spout, and weighs 16.5 troy ounces.
£2,675
Made circa 1930 by Oliver & Bower Ltd. This striking, Art Deco Period, Silver Plate Cocktail Set, comprises a cocktail shaker and six cocktail cups, each of a matching design, standing on 3 feet, and featuring reed detailing. The cocktail shaker measures 9"(23cm) tall by 4"(10cm) in diameter, and each cup measures 2"(5.5cm) tall by 2.25"(6cm) in diameter. the components of this Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker set have the following dimensions. The six cups each measures 2"(5.5cm) tall, by 2.25"(6cm) in diameter. The cocktail shaker measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) in diameter.
£2,765
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930 by Roberts & Belk, this very handsome, and heavy, Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker, is plain in design, with a removable lid and removable cover to the spout, and reed borders. The cocktail shaker measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 34.8 troy ounces.
£2,875
Made circa 1930 by Linsky in Tientsin in China, this very rare example of a Sterling Silver Recipe Cocktail Shaker, features a rotating central section which reveals various cocktail recipes. The cocktail shaker is engraved on the top "Presented to - Fred W. Bender - Tientsin, North China - June 8th 1947", and measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) in diameter. The cocktail shaker weighs an impressive 29.6 troy ounces. The Linsky company were a Russia based company with workshops in North China.
£7,675