A neat nickel-plated "Dial A Drink" cocktail shaker, early 1930s. Surprisingly heavy in weight, this shaker features an outer "sleeve" you can turn in conjunction with the cocktail you choose, for the cocktail recipe/specs. The drink recipes are in red lettering. Truly a neat vintage mixer. The cocktail recipes (in red font) are a Side Car, Tom Collins, Whisky Sour, Alexander, Bacardi, Between The Sheets, Bronx, Clover Club Dry Martini, Dubonnet, Gin Rickey, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Orange Blossom and Palm Beach. Truly a magical mixer. You can remove the outer sleeve by pressing on the lower "dot" sections on each side (this is also how to put it back on and lock it into place).
*Please NOTE: this listing is for ONE single shaker. It came from a collection of three shakers (see last photo). If you're interested in the others, please see other listings. Again, this listing is only for one single shaker (see photos 1-19). Cheers!
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Good vintage condition for a silver-plated shaker that's 90+ years old, but this piece does SHOW signs of age, tarnish, patina, and what we refer to as general "surface wear". We're pretty Type A about summarizing the exact condition of our vintage pieces so here's a complete summary:
1) This piece shows "age" in general including what we refer to as general surface wear that includes micro fine scratches, scrapes, etc.
2) This piece is nickel-plated (basically silver-plating with a high nickel content) over brass and some of the brass is peaking through in a few places
3) There are some what we refer to as "age spots" (age to the nickel-plating) in various places giving it a patina'ed look
4) The interior of the shaker is clean overall but does show mild age as well as tarnish (see photo)
In short, this vintage shaker is in Good condition but does show noticeable age, listed above.
**Please also note: we typically do not test our shakers for leakage. We offer a variety of vintage shakers (both usable as well as collectible/display only). We are happy to put our shaker through a thorough leakage test (which involves filling it with liquid and rigorously shaking it) -- please message us if you'd like us to test this particular shaker. Cheers!
Measurements: Approx. 9 tall
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. If purchasing multiple pieces, we will combine items to a single box (or as few boxes as possible) and automatically reimburse you for 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.