{"product_id":"antique-silverplate-glass-measuring-shaker","title":"Antique Silverplate \u0026 Glass Measuring Shaker","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"523\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\"One martini is all right. Two are too many. Three are not enough.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e~ James Thurber\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew objects capture the glamour of the interwar years quite like the cocktail shaker. During the 1920s and 1930s, the pre-dinner cocktail became one of the defining rituals of fashionable entertaining, whether enjoyed in London's grand hotels, aboard elegant ocean liners or in the stylish homes of a new generation. More than simply mixing a drink, the cocktail shaker became a symbol of modern hospitality—one that reflected the era's love of streamlined design and effortless sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovered in England, this handsome Silverplate \u0026amp; Glass Measuring Cocktail Shaker perfectly embodies that spirit. Its sleek, tapering glass body is marked with graduated measurements in ounces and pints, bringing a wonderfully practical touch to its elegant silhouette. Polished silverplate fittings crown the shaker, with finely textured bands lending subtle decorative detail. An integrated strainer and cork-fitted stopper complete the thoughtful design, allowing cocktails to be measured, mixed and poured with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by the celebrated Sheffield silversmiths James Dixon \u0026amp; Sons, whose distinguished history of silver and silverplate craftsmanship stretches back to the early 19th century, this beautifully designed shaker combines the precision of a measuring vessel with the glamour of a classic cocktail accessory. The contrast of gleaming silverplate and clear glass gives it a particularly handsome presence, while the graduated markings lend an appealing sense of vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed on a well-appointed bar cart or brought into service for an evening of cocktails with friends, this delightful shaker is ready to add a dash of old-world sophistication to the occasion. Just add gin, vermouth and good company!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. 4.25\"D x 10\"H.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48951251992689,"sku":"464284","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/AntiqueSilverplateAndGlassMeasuringShaker-1.jpg?v=1790955263","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/antique-silverplate-glass-measuring-shaker","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}