Sterling Holloware: Cocktail Shakers

Edwardian sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering cup and detachable domed top with twist spout. Acid-etched ornament: On cup a carriage race between two sulkies (one-person vehicles). On top interlaced branches inset with horseshoes (vacant). Fully marked including worn 1888 pattern number and director’s letter C (1902-1907). Fine condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 14.5 troy ounces. #BT303

American Art Deco sterling silver cocktail shaker, ca 1925. Straight and tapering bowl, curved shoulder, short inset neck, and sleek scroll-bracket handle. Bun cover and stubby diagonal spout with chained cap. Cover and chain fit snuggly. Marked “Sterling” with no. 7251 and retailer’s stamp for W.W. Wattles & Sons in Pittsburgh. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/2 x W 7 3/8 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 16.5 troy ounces. #BR526

Danish Modern sterling silver and glass cocktail shaker. Tapering clear glass bowl with curved shoulder. Neck in sterling silver collar with detachable strainer. Cover sterling silver with grave bunch finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp for Dansk Guldsmede-Håndværk, who were active in Copenhagen from 1964-1973. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. #BT079

Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Upward tapering sides, short and inset neck with arched rim spout, and side-hinged pierced strainer. Jigger cover has flared rim. Gilt interior. Sleek and striking. Large size suited to manly hands. A great alpha gift. Holds 4 pints of boozy fun. Fully marked including postwar pattern no. 23983 and volume. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 5/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight: 36.5 troy ounces. #BR516

Art Deco sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Frank W. Smith in Gardner, Mass., ca 1925. Tapering and faceted body on stepped foot. Canted shoulder and straight drum-form neck with large spout and built-in strainer, and faceted high-looping scroll handle. Cover stepped and softly faceted with built-in strainer. Super stylish barware in the geometric style.

Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps. The retailer is Udall & Ballou, which was active in New York through the... Click for details

Chinese export silver cocktail shaker, ca 1900. Tapering cup. Cover has curved shoulders and cylindrical neck with cap and built-in strainer. Repousse chrysanthemums on stippled ground. Cover sides have engraved bands and dense slash lines. Armorial frame vacant as is cap top. Hallmarked with Chinese characters and letters HC for Hung Chong, who was active in Shanghai and Canton. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces. #BQ426