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Italian Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Macabo
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Italian Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Macabo

1920 - 1940
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 9 April 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

A rare designer recipe cocktail shaker, Italian in origin by MACABO and dating to c.1940.

The base swivels around to the cocktail designed and then the ingredients are listed in the windows below. The cocktail recipes included are: Orange Blossom, Side Car, Manhattan, Tom , Alexander, Bacardi, Bronx, Dry Martini, Whisky Sour, Dubonnet

It is just back from our silversmith who had overhauled and restored it to it's former glory with gilded windows.

The underside is where the makers mark can be found. In superb condition measuring 3 3/4" in diameter x 8 3/4" tall.

Item: 44215

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.2cm (8.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA967268
Dealers Internal Reference
44215
Description
A rare designer recipe cocktail shaker, Italian in origin by MACABO and dating to c.1940.
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The base swivels around to the cocktail designed and then the ingredients are listed in the windows below.
Puckerings

The cocktail recipes included are: Orange Blossom, Side Car, Manhattan, Tom , Alexander, Bacardi, Bronx, Dry Martini, Whisky Sour, Dubonnet

fig 1. A polished silver-plated Macabo cocktail shaker featuring rotating recipe bands against a neutral background.
fig 1. Italian Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Macabo

It is just back from our silversmith who had overhauled and restored it to it's former glory with gilded windows.

The underside is where the makers mark can be found. In superb condition measuring 3 3/4" in diameter x 8 3/4" tall.

Item: 44215

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
22.2cm (8.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967268
Dealers Internal Ref
44215
Puckerings
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Archive I A polished silver-plated Macabo cocktail shaker featuring rotating recipe bands against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Italian Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Macabo

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A polished silver-plated Macabo cocktail shaker featuring rotating recipe bands against a neutral background.
Italian Recipe Cocktail Shaker by MACABO
Ref: SA967268
A polished silver-plated Macabo cocktail shaker featuring rotating recipe bands against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRotating recipe bands, Stepped cap, Engraved text windows
  • SizeH 22.2 cm (9 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

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Recipe cocktail shakers feature built-in mechanisms or inscribed markings that display proportions for various mixed drinks, becoming particularly popular during the mid-20th century cocktail culture boom.

These pieces were typically crafted from silver-plated brass, chrome, or stainless steel, often featuring engraved or enamelled text for the recipes.

Authentic pieces usually bear makers marks or stamps from renowned Italian manufacturers on the base, alongside traditional metal patination and mechanical precision.

Place the shaker on a bar cart, drinks cabinet, or serving tray alongside crystal glassware to create a sophisticated focal point.

Clean the metal using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives to preserve the finish and inscriptions.
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