Continental Sterling Silver Topped Cut Crystal Shaker

A scarce find, this Victorian Betjemann's Patent single locking decanter or tantalus is made from cut crystal and trimmed in solid sterling silver fittings. The whisky decanter is...

An absolutely stunning huge cocktail shaker in American sterling silver by the Boston silversmith, Tuttle. This towering example towers 14" tall with a diameter measuring 4 1/2" and weighing in at 36.70 Troy ounces or 1141.4 Grams, over a kilo of sterling silver! The underside is fully marked "Sterling" and "3 Pints". 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...

Not a cocktail shaker, a work of art by master Norwegian goldsmith's, David Andersen; certainly a rare and important piece of holloware for the David Andersen devotee or advanced barware collector. We have never seen a cocktail shaker by this artist or any cocktail shaker covered in guilloche enamel; it could possibly have been commissioned piece dating to the 1950's. The shaker is made from solid sterling silver and is fully marked on the underside and signed by David Andersen, Norway. The elegant modernist shape is engine turned and in turn showcased by the glossy golden yellow enamel, all without damage. The lid once removed acts as a cup. Museum quality in superb condition measuring approximately 4" max. in diameter x 9" tall. David Andersen The David Andersen company is a fourth generation family owned business. David Andersen (1843 -1901) was the son of a Norwegian tenant farmer. At 19 he became an apprentice to a Silversmith in Oslo where he studied enamelling technique. These were incorporated into designs made for English firms in London. During 1876, Andersen opened his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania (Oslo.) He became one of Norway's most renowned and celebrated silversmiths. In 1899 his firm had 121 employees, 29 of which were women. By the time of his death in 1901 his Oslo workshop was producing flatware, holloware, and jewellery which was exhibited at International Expos in Europe. Since the 1920s many fine contemporary designers have worked for the David Andersen firm. including the modernist designer Harry Sorby...

A magnificent vintage cocktail shaker made from glass with white enamel lettering creating an interesting recipe / menu cocktail shaker. The mounts and fittings are made from Span...

Estate Continental Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Wine Decanter, Circa 1950. "800" Hallmarked on the silver collar.

Antique Art Deco Continental Sterling 800 Silver Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1920-1930.

Excellent cut crystal cocktail shaker with an art deco design. The neck is silver and has a support to hang a spoon or a whisk. The combination of clear crystal and black opaline is ...

Beautiful heavy quality crystal cut cocktail shaker. The cocktail shaker is cut all around with a deep cut checker pattern. The cap is silver plated and has a hallmark: Carme. The cr...