A very attractive and rare English silver plated Art Deco recipe cocktail shaker by Mixit,� circa 1920 in date.The decorative Deco shaker with streamlined design, typiocal of the period.You roll through the cocktail recipes on the lid, before mixing and making your desired cocktail.The lid and the base bears the makers name, Mixit, and the patent number 22256/34.There is no mistaking the unique quality and design of this rare high quality piece and it is sure to add a touch of class to your next cocktail party.Condition:In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.Dimensions in cm:Height 24.5 cm x Width 9.5 cm x Depth 9 cmDimensions in inches:Height 10 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 3 inchesA�cocktail shaker�is a device used to mix beverages (usually�alcoholic) by�shaking. When ice is put in the shaker this allows for a quicker cooling of the drink before serving.A shaken�cocktail�is made by putting the desired ingredients (typically�fruit juices,�syrups,�liqueurs�and�ice cubes) in the cocktail shaker. Then it is shaken vigorously for around 5 to 10 seconds, depending upon the mixability of the ingredients and desired temperature.There are at least three varieties of�cocktail�shakers:The Boston Shaker: A two-piece shaker consisting of a 28�oz�metal bottom and traditionally a 16 oz glass or plastic mixing glass. The mixing container and bottom are inserted into each other for shaking or used separately for stirring or muddling. A separate�strainer, such as a Hawthorne or Julep strainer, are required for this type shaker if crushed ice is used. Without such a strainer, some bartenders may instead strain by narrowly separating the two pieces after shaking and pouring the drink through the resulting gap. The market offers now 18 oz or 20 oz container versions too. The unit is the imperial fluid ounce that is about 28,4 ml, so the bottom is about 795 ml and the 16 oz container is about 45...