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Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker - C.1940
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Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker - C.1940

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A magnificent vintage Italian cocktail shaker in silver and gold plate dating to c.1940.

Shaped in the form of a bullet, The body is made up of two components, gold plated on the inside and silver plated on the outer wall; choose your desired cocktail and the recipe shows through the little windows.

Beautifully refurbished in our silversmith's workshop, restoring it to it's former glory. The underside is signed with a makers mark (Bird) and Argentato (silver).

A superb and rare example in excellent condition standing 9 3/4" tall and 3 3/4" in diameter.

Item: 44206

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker to the 1940s.

Independent Date Check ID 07762952
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Base stamp ARGENTATO: Italian manufacture for silver-plated ware.
Streamline bullet silhouette with a domed cap: mid-century Art Deco barware styling.
Stepped recipe apertures cut into the outer cylinder: classic rotating mechanical cocktail shaker.
Speckled tarnish on the gilded inner sleeve: long use and natural aging.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.8cm (9.76")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA966136
Dealers Internal Reference
44206
Description
A magnificent vintage Italian cocktail shaker in silver and gold plate dating to c.1940.

Shaped in the form of a bullet, The body is made up of two components, gold plated on the inside and silver plated on the outer wall; choose your desired cocktail and the recipe shows through the little windows.

fig 1. A bullet-shaped silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a rotating brass band and cut-out windows displaying recipe ingredients.
fig 1. Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker - C.1940

Beautifully refurbished in our silversmith's workshop, restoring it to it's former glory. The underside is signed with a makers mark (Bird) and Argentato (silver).

A superb and rare example in excellent condition standing 9 3/4" tall and 3 3/4" in diameter.

Item: 44206

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 07762952
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Base stamp ARGENTATO: Italian manufacture for silver-plated ware.
Streamline bullet silhouette with a domed cap: mid-century Art Deco barware styling.
Stepped recipe apertures cut into the outer cylinder: classic rotating mechanical cocktail shaker.
Speckled tarnish on the gilded inner sleeve: long use and natural aging.

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
24.8cm (9.76")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966136
Dealers Internal Ref
44206
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Archive I A bullet-shaped silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a rotating brass band and cut-out windows displaying recipe ingredients.

Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker - C.1940

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Archive III A bullet-shaped silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a rotating brass band and cut-out windows displaying recipe ingredients. View III
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A bullet-shaped silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a rotating brass band and cut-out windows displaying recipe ingredients.
Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker - c.1940
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A bullet-shaped silver-plated cocktail shaker featuring a rotating brass band and cut-out windows displaying recipe ingredients.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Brass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBullet shape, Rotating recipe dial, Ingredient windows, Contrast metal band
  • SizeH 24.8 cm (10 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This rare Italian barware piece from c.1940 takes the form of a bullet-shaped cocktail shaker in the Art Deco style, constructed from silver-plated metal and brass with a polished silver exterior finish and contrasting gold-plated metal bands. The two-component body incorporates a rotating recipe dial, ingredient windows, and a pointed finial top. The surface displays reflective sheen and gold-toned metal detailing around the middle section and lower stepped windows. Measurements are 24.8 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a modern living space, this decorative bar accessory sits on a sideboard top or home bar counter, providing a functional conversation starter for entertaining guests. The design coordinates with mid-century or retro interior schemes, adding metallic contrast and vintage character to a drinks trolley or shelving unit.

FAQs

Mechanical and novelty cocktail shakers emerged during the Art Deco era of the late 1920s through the 1940s. Sleek aerodynamic shapes, such as rockets and bullets, captured the modern industrial movement, while built-in recipe dials provided practical mixology measurements for home entertaining.

Mid-century cocktail shakers were predominantly crafted from silver-plated brass, nickel plate, or stainless steel. Internal dials and accent details often incorporated gilded brass or contrasting metals to highlight cocktail names and liquid measurements.

Authentic period shakers generally exhibit makers stamps or country of origin marks on the base. They feature substantial weight, precision-engineered metal cut-outs, smooth rotation mechanisms, and period-specific font typography on the ingredient dials.

Position the shaker on a lacquered tray, dark timber sideboard, or metal bar cart alongside crystal glassware and antique decanters. Polished metal pieces add a sculptural, reflective element to modern living spaces and dining rooms.

Wash gently by hand using mild soapy water and a non-abrasive soft cloth, avoiding prolonged immersion to protect internal mechanics. Apply a specialist silver polish periodically with a flannel cloth to prevent tarnish and preserve the original luster.
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