Silver 'Milk Can' Cocktail Shaker by Tuttle, Boston

Name: Silver 'Milk Can' Cocktail Shaker by Tuttle, Boston
Brand: Tuttle Silver Company
Price: 3356.57 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A novelty American 925 sterling silver 'milk can' cocktail shaker by Tuttle, Boston. Can designed with handle and pull-off cap, the cocktail shaker with bayonet-fitting strainer. Made in the United States. Ca.1933 - 1945 Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low. Fully hallmarked with Pine Tree Shilling hallmark for Tuttle, and FR in the crescent moon with I underneath. This is the date mark for 1933 - 1945. It stands for President Roosewelt. Approx. Dimensions - Length x width x height: 14 x 11 x 21.5 cm Capacity: 2 pints Weight: 590 grams in total. Condition: Milk can is general used, has minor wear and tear, otherwise excellent condition overall, please see pictures. The firm's origin in 1890 when Boston silversmith Timothy Tuttle was commissioned to copy old English silver. Tuttle dated his original production in the English custom with the crest of the reigning monarch. In 1915 the company was listed as Tuttle Silver Co and by 1922 it was incorporated. During the term of office of President Calvin Coolidge, Tuttle adopted the custom of marking each piece with a crescent and the initials of the incumbent President of the United States. The Roman numeral under the crescent indicates on what year of the presidency the piece was produced. The mark is completed by the pine tree, a patriotic symbol taken from the ancient Pine Tree Shilling of Massachusetts colony. In 1958 Tuttle Silversmiths was purchase by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co. In 1986 Wallace was purchased by Syratech Corporation and both Tuttle and Wallace operate under the ownership of Lifetime Brands.

Creator:

Tuttle Silver Company (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1933-1945