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Napier Penguin

1930s Napier Silver-Plate Cocktail Shaker Designed by Emil Schuelke
1930s Napier Silver-Plate Cocktail Shaker Designed by Emil Schuelke

1930s Napier Silver-Plate Cocktail Shaker Designed by Emil Schuelke

By Emil Schuelke

Located in Minneapolis, MN

In November 2016-November 2017, the iconic Napier penguin cocktail shaker is the lead design of a Dallas Museum of Art exhibition Shaken, stirred, styled: The art of the cocktail."

Category

Antique 1830s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Candle Holder Penguin Chrome Plated Brass Napier Style
Vintage Candle Holder Penguin Chrome Plated Brass Napier Style

Vintage Candle Holder Penguin Chrome Plated Brass Napier Style

By Napier Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

In the Style of Napier. Dimensions: 7.5" H x 5" W x 4.5" D. 1" diameter candle.

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Napier Gold Bamboo bar tool set
Napier Gold Bamboo bar tool set

Napier Gold Bamboo bar tool set

By Napier Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Though still a maker of fine jewelry, the company created their first barware line after being inspired by European designs seen at the 1925 World's Fair. Some of Napier's iconic des...

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Emil Schuelke for Napier Art Deco Silver Plate Individual Coffee Service
Emil Schuelke for Napier Art Deco Silver Plate Individual Coffee Service

Emil Schuelke for Napier Art Deco Silver Plate Individual Coffee Service

By Emil Schuelke, Napier Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Two rare individual coffee service sets by Schuelke for Napier. Documented patented design. Schuelke also designed the famous Penguin Shaker for Napier and a Conical shaker, his thr...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage RH 1936 Penguin Cocktail Shaker Server
Vintage RH 1936 Penguin Cocktail Shaker Server

Vintage RH 1936 Penguin Cocktail Shaker Server

By Restoration Hardware, Napier Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Restoration Hardware Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Penguin Server 1936 Napier style approximately 8.5 tall x 11 diameter stainless steel stamped by maker Preowned vintag...

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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Napier Art Deco Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker
Napier Art Deco Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker

Napier Art Deco Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker

By Napier Co.

Located in Weesp, NL

Indulge in the timeless elegance and whimsical charm of the iconic Art Deco Napier silver-plated penguin cocktail shaker, designed by the master craftsman Emile Schulke in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Napier Art Deco silver plated Penguin cocktail shaker
Napier Art Deco silver plated Penguin cocktail shaker

Napier Art Deco silver plated Penguin cocktail shaker

By Napier Co.

Located in Weesp, NL

Napier Silver plated Penguin cocktail shaker Description & Provenance This is a striking 1930s Art Deco figural penguin cocktail shaker, silver-plated over brass, exquisitely d...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker Napier Emil Schuelke
Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker Napier Emil Schuelke

Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker Napier Emil Schuelke

By Napier Co., Emil Schuelke

Located in Atlanta, GA

A penguin form cocktail shaker in silver plated metal designed by Emil Schuelke (1901-1986) for Napier Co. circa 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Sculptural Silver Plate Penguin Cocktail Shaker by Napier, C1932
Art Deco Sculptural Silver Plate Penguin Cocktail Shaker by Napier, C1932

Art Deco Sculptural Silver Plate Penguin Cocktail Shaker by Napier, C1932

By Emil Schuelke, Napier Co.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Signed and with a patent # of 101559, Napier co. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Napier Style Penguin Cocktail Shaker in Stainless Steel
Napier Style Penguin Cocktail Shaker in Stainless Steel

Napier Style Penguin Cocktail Shaker in Stainless Steel

Located in Astoria, NY

Napier style cocktail shaker in shape of a penguin, made in stainless steel.

Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Figural Art Deco Style Chrome Penguin Cocktail Shaker 1980s
Figural Art Deco Style Chrome Penguin Cocktail Shaker 1980s

Figural Art Deco Style Chrome Penguin Cocktail Shaker 1980s

By Napier Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Stainless cocktail shaker in the form of a penguin, after the Napier Art Deco model, c. 1930s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Figural Art Deco Style Chrome Penguin Cocktail Shaker 1980s
Figural Art Deco Style Chrome Penguin Cocktail Shaker 1980s

Figural Art Deco Style Chrome Penguin Cocktail Shaker 1980s

By Napier Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Stainless cocktail shaker in the form of a penguin, after the Napier Art Deco model, c. 1930s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco Silvered Cocktail Shaker Penguin in the Style of Napier
Art Deco Silvered Cocktail Shaker Penguin in the Style of Napier

Art Deco Silvered Cocktail Shaker Penguin in the Style of Napier

Located in Bochum, NRW

Wonderful original Art Deco penguin cocktail shaker made of silvered metal, reminding of the famous shaker designed by Napier in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Original Napier Penguin Cocktail Shaker
Original Napier Penguin Cocktail Shaker

Original Napier Penguin Cocktail Shaker

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H 12.5 in W 4.75 in D 7.5 in

Original Napier Penguin Cocktail Shaker

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an original 1936 Napier silverplate Penguin cocktail shaker. An American Art Deco classic!

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Famous Art Deco Napier Penguin cocktail shaker
Famous Art Deco Napier Penguin cocktail shaker

Famous Art Deco Napier Penguin cocktail shaker

Located in Oakland, CA

This one is quite rare, not very large, but lots of great detail. Napier is best known for the large Penguin and the "dial a drink" shaker, but this very rare model, is a great per...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Barware

Vintage Italian Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Cocktail Server
Vintage Italian Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Cocktail Server

Vintage Italian Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Cocktail Server

Located in San Francisco, CA

Would make a very handsome companion to the 1936 Napier penguin cocktail shaker. Marked with “53” impressed on bottom of body and inside of head.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936
Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

By Napier Co.

Located in Oakland, CA

The Iconic napier cocktail shaker was designed by Emile Schulke in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Schuelke Napier Silverplate Figural Penguin Cocktail Pitcher
Schuelke Napier Silverplate Figural Penguin Cocktail Pitcher

Schuelke Napier Silverplate Figural Penguin Cocktail Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a rare circa 1940 silverplate cocktail shaker - pitcher originally designed in 1936 by Emil A. Schuelke for Napier Co., of Meriden, CT., in the realistic form of a p...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker
Art Deco Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker

Art Deco Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker

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H 10 in W 4.5 in D 8.5 in

Art Deco Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker

By Napier Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish Art Deco inspired cocktail shaker takes its inspiration from pieces created by the firm of Napier and has recently been professionally nickel-plated.

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Rare Bullet Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Shaker France Belguim
Rare Bullet Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Shaker France Belguim

Rare Bullet Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Shaker France Belguim

Located in Oakland, CA

Unusual piece , heavy weight and would be a substantial addition for any shaker collection depicting items like German Zeppelins, US Napier , penguin, rooster and any of the great fi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936
Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

By Napier Co.

Located in Oakland, CA

he Iconic Napier Cocktail shaker was designed by Emile Schulke in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936
Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

By Emil Schuelke

Located in Oakland, CA

Iconic Napier cocktail shaker, restored and designed by Emile Schulke in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936
Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

By Emil Schuelke

Located in Oakland, CA

Iconic Napier cocktail shaker, restored and designed by Emile Schulke in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936
Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

Napier Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936

By Emil Schuelke

Located in Oakland, CA

Iconic Napier cocktail shaker restored and designed by Emile Schulke in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

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Art Deco Napier Recipe / Menu Cocktail Shaker, c.1930's
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Art Deco Napier Recipe / Menu Cocktail Shaker, c.1930's

By Napier Co.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

20th century Art Deco "Dial a Drink" recipe menu cocktail shaker silver plate circa 1930. A wonderful mechanism wraps around the shaker and works by rotating the shaker, each small ...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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Napier Penguin For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal napier penguin for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver plate and silver, every napier penguin was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a napier penguin — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A napier penguin, designed in the Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made napier penguin over the years, but those crafted by Emil A. Schuelke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Napier Penguin?

Prices for a napier penguin start at $575 and top out at $3,000 with the average selling for $2,000.

Finding the Right Barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.