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Vintage English Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer C.1930
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Vintage English Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer C.1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A wonderful and most unusual Cocktail mixer, less of a shaker and looking rather like a coffee pot or cafetiere.

Made by the well renowned silversmith, James Dixon and Sons and fully marked on the underside. Marked Made in England and 1 pint. The knob on the top is used to move the shaft up and down mixing the ingredients inside.

Something different for the bar, made from silverplate and dating to around 1920. I have had one of these in the past but not one finished with engine turned decoration.

Excellent condition, the base diameter measuring 3 3/4"; spanning 6" from spout to handle and standing 8 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 40758

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 05139331
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
James Dixon and Sons mark on base: Sheffield manufacture from the interwar years.
Wavy engine-turned patterning across the body: precision machine decoration of the Art Deco era.
Plunger rod with perforated conical agitator: mechanical drink-mixing patent from the cocktail craze.
Stamped 'Made in England' lettering: standard export stamping applied after the First World War.

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
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA591333
Dealers Internal Reference
40758
Description
A wonderful and most unusual Cocktail mixer, less of a shaker and looking rather like a coffee pot or cafetiere.

Made by the well renowned silversmith, James Dixon and Sons and fully marked on the underside. Marked Made in England and 1 pint. The knob on the top is used to move the shaft up and down mixing the ingredients inside.

fig 1. An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial.
fig 1. Vintage English Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer C.1930

Something different for the bar, made from silverplate and dating to around 1920. I have had one of these in the past but not one finished with engine turned decoration.

“
Excellent condition, the base diameter measuring 3 3/4"; spanning 6" from spout to handle and standing 8 1/2" tall.
Puckerings

Item ID: 40758

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 05139331
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
James Dixon and Sons mark on base: Sheffield manufacture from the interwar years.
Wavy engine-turned patterning across the body: precision machine decoration of the Art Deco era.
Plunger rod with perforated conical agitator: mechanical drink-mixing patent from the cocktail craze.
Stamped 'Made in England' lettering: standard export stamping applied after the First World War.

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
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA591333
Dealers Internal Ref
40758
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Archive I An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial.

Vintage English Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer C.1930

Archive II An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View II
Archive III An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial. View VIII
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An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial.
Vintage English Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer c.1930
Ref: SA591333
An Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer featuring an engine-turned textured body, a curved side handle, a pouring spout, and a lid topped with a spherical finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Spherical finial, Curved handle, Stepped base
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This 1930 Art Deco silver-plated cocktail mixer is made from metal with a bright silver colour. The cylindrical vessel has an engine-turned textured pattern across the body, a curved side handle, a small pouring spout, and a stepped base. The lid is secured with a spherical finial at the top. Measuring 21.6 cm high, 15.2 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, the piece is designed for preparing drinks. Place this barware item on a sideboard top to use for mixing cocktails at home. The vintage silver-plated surface provides a practical tool for entertaining guests, while the distinctive shape resembles a traditional coffee pot or cafetiere. The James Dixon and Sons maker's marks, along with the inscription indicating it holds 1 pint, appear on the underside of the vessel.

FAQs

Art Deco cocktail mixers from the 1920s and 1930s are characterised by geometric silhouettes, streamlined handles, and textured finishes such as engine-turned patterns. They reflect the entertaining culture of the era, combining functional beverage service with modern industrial aesthetics.

Pieces from this era were typically constructed from a base metal, such as nickel silver or brass, electroplated with a layer of pure silver. Decorative details like engine turning were applied using precision machinery to engrave geometric patterns onto the metal surface before plating.

Authentic items feature manufacturer stamps or makers marks on the underside, often indicating the plating quality or country of origin. The weight, hand-finished assembly of handles and spouts, and characteristic geometric engine-turned engraving also help verify period provenance.

These items serve as decorative accents on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or open bar shelving. Grouping silver barware alongside vintage glass decanters creates a cohesive, curated display in contemporary entertaining spaces.

Silver-plated items should be gently cleaned with a soft cloth and specialist silver polish to remove tarnish without wearing down the thin layer of silver plate. Avoid abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, and dishwashers to protect the surface finish.
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