Reed and Barton Antique Silver Plate 1920 Art Deco 50 Oz 3-Pc Cocktail Shaker

It’s the bees knees! During the 1920s and driven by the US Prohibition, cocktail shakers evolved from standard bar tools into symbols of rebellion and sophistication. For the wealthy and the rebellious, a chic cocktail shaker became a defiant centerpiece at social gatherings and a way to flaunt their station. “Flapper” era-speak was heavily influenced by jazz culture, silent films, and a desire to rebel against the Victorian-era drinking and dining propriety. Cocktail shakers reflected the new and “electric” architecture that featuring clean, aerodynamic, and geometric lines. The 1920 silver plate Reed and Barton #18 50 ounce cocktail shaker, from an estate collection, is in most excellent condition. With a clean interior, its exterior is dent and scratch free. The cork lining in both the shaker lid and spout cover are healthy without signs of disintegration. Reed and Barton earned its reputation for well-designed, well-constructed and substantially-plated hollowware, and this cocktail shaker is a historical tribute to that process. It measures 12” high. Is 9” from spout to handle, and has a 3” top diameter.” Shipped with UPS.