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Large Smart French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker C.1930
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Large Smart French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker C.1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A striking example of a vintage Art Deco Cocktail Shaker and an impressive size towering 10" tall.

Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.

The underside is signed by the maker as per the photographs.

Dating to the 1930's, it remains in excellent condition.

3 7/8" x 10"

Item: 41190

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08105476
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Square French silver-plate stamps on the underside: typical commercial plate markings.
Pierced geometric star strainer: classic Art Deco patternwork.
Lathe-cut parallel bands around the lower body: crisp machine work.
Stepped three-piece friction-fit construction: standard barware design.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
9.8cm (3.86")
Depth
9.8cm (3.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1015068
Dealers Internal Reference
41190
Description
A striking example of a vintage Art Deco Cocktail Shaker and an impressive size towering 10" tall.
“
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Puckerings

The underside is signed by the maker as per the photographs.

Dating to the 1930's, it remains in excellent condition.

3 7/8" x 10"

Item: 41190

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08105476
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Square French silver-plate stamps on the underside: typical commercial plate markings.
Pierced geometric star strainer: classic Art Deco patternwork.
Lathe-cut parallel bands around the lower body: crisp machine work.
Stepped three-piece friction-fit construction: standard barware design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
9.8cm (3.86")
Depth
9.8cm (3.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1015068
Dealers Internal Ref
41190
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A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid.
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Archive I A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid.

Large Smart French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker C.1930

Archive II A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View II
Archive III A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View III
Archive IV A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View IV
Archive V A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View V
Archive VI A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View VI
Archive VII A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View VII
Archive VIII A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View VIII
Archive IX A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid. View IX
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A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid.
Large Smart French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker c.1930
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A French Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a tapered body with engine-turned horizontal line detailing and a stepped lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCocktail Shakers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned lines, Tapered silhouette, Stepped lid
  • SizeH 25.4 cm (10 in) x W 9.8 cm (4 in) x D 9.8 cm (4 in)

This large French Art Deco cocktail shaker dates to 1930 and follows a stylish tapered silhouette rendered in polished silver-plated metal. The piece exhibits a stepped lid at the top, a series of engine-turned horizontal lines encircling the lower body, and a shaped collar with decorative scalloped detailing just below the shoulder. The entire body reflects a bright silver colour with smooth reflective surfaces. Practical in design and build, the shaker measures 25.4 cm high by 9.8 cm wide and 9.8 cm deep. It functions well as a decorative barware accessory or serving piece when placed atop a dining room sideboard or living room drinks trolley during home entertaining.

FAQs

Polished metal barware should be washed gently by hand in warm soapy water and dried immediately with a soft cloth to prevent water spots. Silver-plated surfaces require periodic polishing with a non-abrasive silver cream to remove oxidisation without damaging the underlying plate.

An antique cocktail shaker functions effectively as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or open shelving. Pairing polished metal barware with glassware, crystal decanters, and natural wood surfaces creates visual contrast in contemporary spaces.

Authentic pieces usually display period makers marks, country of origin stamps, or silver purity hallmarks stamped on the base or interior rim. Construction methods, such as hand-fitted friction caps, hand-cut pourers, and precise weight distribution, further indicate period authenticity.

During the 1930s, cocktail shakers were predominantly manufactured using silver plate, chrome-plated brass, electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), and solid sterling silver. Stainless steel and early plastics like Bakelite were also introduced for handles and accent components.

Art Deco barware from the 1930s is characterised by streamlined geometric silhouettes, polished metallic surfaces, and functional machine-age aesthetics. Designs often feature stepped lids, engine-turned reeding, and clean symmetrical proportions reflective of modern industrial design.
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