Art Deco English "Tells You How" Gilt and Silver Shaker c.1930
$575
ABOUT
A rare English version of the more common American Napier “dial-a-drink“ or "Tells you How" recipe cocktail shaker. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment revealing windows which describe how to make a different cocktail. Fifteen cocktails in total. Gold plating and silver plating throughout.
- CREATOR Possibly Mappin & Webb, United Kingdom.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930s.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silver Plate, Gold Plate
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor scratches. Minor fading on the lid. Small dent on rim of inside pour spout. Two pea size dents to the cap.
- DIMENSIONS H 11 in. Diameter 4 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
