A lovely Napier "Saint" and "Sinner" double jigger, circa 1940s. One side has "saint" etched on it with an angel and halo, the other "sinner" with a devil and pitchfork. The etched saint and sinner can be found on each side of each jigger (so dual-sided or on each side). The saint side has a "1" etched on the side to indicate the level for 1 oz; the sinner side has a "1" and "2" to indicate 1 and 2 oz levels.
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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 the Saint/Sinner jigger.
Measurements: Approx 4 1/2" long; the smaller jigger measures just shy of 1 1/2" tall; the larger jigger measures 2 1/2" tall
Maker/year: Napier, 1940s
Hallmarks: "Napier" can be found on the bottom of the "Saint" jigger
Condition: Good vintage condition with mild signs of age. We are pretty Type A about the exact condition of our vintage pieces, so here's a full summary:
1) There's mild tarnish to the interiors (more on the "Sinner" side than the "Saint" side) -- see photo #5
2) There's a very tiny ding right on the bottom edge of the "Saint" jigger (see photo #4
3) There's general "age" that comes purely from time
4) There's very mild tarnish in a few spots (we have not polished this piece) but overall the silver-plating is extremely vibrant
In short, this vintage jigger is in good vintage condition with mild signs of age/general wear/mild tarnish and truly a magical bar measure.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible (glassware sets typically ship in their own box to ensure safe arrival) and will reimburse you for any shipping overages. Please note: this vintage piece will be shipped with a "required signature" to ensure that it was received.
****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.
[ Other sellers: Do NOT copy ANY portion of our content in this listing or use ANY of our photos (including screenshots). It’s illegal to copy and paste someone else's content and use it as your own. That's considered "Content Theft" and against the law (per the Digital Copyright Act signed into law in 1998). In addition to being illegal, it's also unfair to your buyers as it’s misrepresentation of your actual listing. © Southern Vintage Wares ]
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 the Saint/Sinner jigger.
Measurements: Approx 4 1/2" long; the smaller jigger measures just shy of 1 1/2" tall; the larger jigger measures 2 1/2" tall
Maker/year: Napier, 1940s
Hallmarks: "Napier" can be found on the bottom of the "Saint" jigger
Condition: Good vintage condition with mild signs of age. We are pretty Type A about the exact condition of our vintage pieces, so here's a full summary:
1) There's mild tarnish to the interiors (more on the "Sinner" side than the "Saint" side) -- see photo #5
2) There's a very tiny ding right on the bottom edge of the "Saint" jigger (see photo #4
3) There's general "age" that comes purely from time
4) There's very mild tarnish in a few spots (we have not polished this piece) but overall the silver-plating is extremely vibrant
In short, this vintage jigger is in good vintage condition with mild signs of age/general wear/mild tarnish and truly a magical bar measure.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible (glassware sets typically ship in their own box to ensure safe arrival) and will reimburse you for any shipping overages. Please note: this vintage piece will be shipped with a "required signature" to ensure that it was received.
****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.