{"product_id":"napier-bottoms-up-jigger","title":"Napier Bottoms Up Jigger","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely antique Napier \"Bottoms-Up\" jigger. Such a gorgeous measure. The \"beaded\" handle\/ends are simply stunning and you'll find \"1 oz and 2 oz\" measurements etched on both sides of the jigger. This jigger or \"roll-over\" shot glass was put across the top of the cocktail glass, filled with liquor, and then the bartender would twist the handle to pour in the liquid into the glass. Truly a cool antique jigger. We've included a copy of the original newspaper ad (see last photo, please note: this is purely for reference and does not come with the jigger). Cheers!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note: the glass is not included in this listing, only the jigger. The glass is purely for showcasing purposes. Cheers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA quick bit of history on Napier: The Napier Company was named after its president, James H. Napier, who led the company from 1920 to 1960. But the company's history can be tracked back to 1875 when it was founded as Whitney and Rice in Attleboro, Mass., manufacturing silver products. The firm changed hands and name in 1882 and became Carpenter and Bliss and shortly thereafter, E.A. Bliss and Co., Inc. After rapid expansion in the late 1880s the company moved to Meriden, CT in 1890. After WWI, the firm shifted emphasis from silver products to production of modern jewelry. James Napier became president in 1920 and the company adopted the name Napier - Bliss Co. In 1922, the name was changed to Napier Company. Like many jewelry companies Napier got into lines of art objects and other utilitarian objects like cocktail shakers. In the early to mid 1930s they started producing several cocktail shakers (most notably the \"Dial a Drink shaker\" and the Rooster motif shaker) other pieces of barware including their well-known graduated\/stepped jigger and their bottoms up jigger.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaker\/era: Napier Rollover Jigger, Mid-Century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHallmarks: \"Napier Pat. Pend 184638\" is embossed above the handle\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: 5\" from handle to handle. Please note: make certain the glass(es) you plan to use this jigger on measures less than 5\" in diameter, so the handles have a place to \"rest\".\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with very mild signs of age and wear. The silver-plating is vibrant and in great shape overall. There is one micro tiny \"age spot\" to the silver-plating (smaller than a pinhead) on the inside of the jigger bowl that's so tiny we couldn't capture it in a photo. There's some very minor \"surface wear\" due to past handling, how it might have been stored, etc. There's mild tarnish (especially around the handles\/beaded area) and also some areas in the bowl's interior. In short, this jigger is in good vintage condition with very minor\/general surface wear. Truly a lovely bar measure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have a number of other Napier jiggers and barware pieces. Please see other listings!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. If purchasing multiple pieces, we'll combine shipping to a single box (or as few boxes as possible) and will automatically reimburse you for all shipping overages paid.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInv Ref # NRO70\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50975782469943,"sku":null,"price":184.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/products\/il_fullxfull.4422912120_nc3t.jpg?v=1670872847","url":"https:\/\/southernvintagewares.com\/products\/napier-bottoms-up-jigger","provider":"Southern Vintage Wares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}