{"product_id":"napier-silver-plated-stepped-jigger","title":"Napier Silver-Plated Stepped Jigger","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely vintage silver-plated Napier \"stepped\" Jigger, 1930s. This measure features a gorgeous stepped or graduated design with 1\/2 oz, 1 oz, 1 1 1\/2 oz, and 2 oz etched into the jigger. Truly a gorgeous piece and the pinnacle of vintage Napier jiggers. We've included a copy of the original newspaper ad that showcased this jigger, see last photo. Please note: this listing does not include a print out of the ad, we included it in the listing purely for reference. This listing is for the jigger only. Cheers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have another Napier stepped jigger listed in a slightly different condition. And we also have a variety of other vintage Napier jiggers and barware, please see other listings. Cheers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 and jiggers. 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 this well-known graduated\/stepped jigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Approx 2 1\/2\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/year: Napier, 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: Stamped \"Napier Pat Pend\" on underside of handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition overall with very mild signs of age. The silver-plating is in great shape and extremely vibrant overall with some mild tarnish in a few places (mostly around the handle and \"stepped\" areas). The interior of the jigger is clean overall (there's a small spot of tarnish in a small corner of the interior). There's some very mild what we refer to as \"general surface wear\" (from past handling, etc), it's extremely minor. In short, this jigger is in very, very good vintage condition. Truly a magical antique bar measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 #NS45\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51046502564151,"sku":null,"price":179.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/il_fullxfull.5890484268_4y6w_f7109745-b48f-481b-b9c8-e89e2d4295f2.jpg?v=1757176261","url":"https:\/\/southernvintagewares.com\/products\/napier-silver-plated-stepped-jigger","provider":"Southern Vintage Wares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}