A 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, the mechanical/valve jigger, and their Art Deco-style cat jigger.
Measurements: 4" tall
Maker/year: Napier, 1930s
Hallmarks: "Napier" can be found on the tail
Condition: Very good vintage condition. There is some minor, general "age" that comes purely from time. Here's a full summary:
1) There's tarnish in a few places (mostly around the nose/head/ears area) -- we have not polished this piece.
2) There's minor tarnish to the bottom interior of this jigger
3) The silver-plating is in great shape overall and vibrant; there's some very minor what we refer to as "general surface wear" that comes purely from time, handling of, etc. No dents or dings
In short, this vintage jigger is in very good vintage condition and displays beautifully. The silver-plating is so vibrant and shiny it was impossible to capture photos without picking up reflections from other items in the room. This piece is a true, bright silver tone. Truly a lovely figural piece.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well 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.
****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 or damage 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/damage.
Measurements: 4" tall
Maker/year: Napier, 1930s
Hallmarks: "Napier" can be found on the tail
Condition: Very good vintage condition. There is some minor, general "age" that comes purely from time. Here's a full summary:
1) There's tarnish in a few places (mostly around the nose/head/ears area) -- we have not polished this piece.
2) There's minor tarnish to the bottom interior of this jigger
3) The silver-plating is in great shape overall and vibrant; there's some very minor what we refer to as "general surface wear" that comes purely from time, handling of, etc. No dents or dings
In short, this vintage jigger is in very good vintage condition and displays beautifully. The silver-plating is so vibrant and shiny it was impossible to capture photos without picking up reflections from other items in the room. This piece is a true, bright silver tone. Truly a lovely figural piece.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well 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.
****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 or damage 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/damage.