Jazzy 1930s Art Deco Cubist Japanese Teapot

Here is a hard-to-find modernist silver-plate cocktail shaker designer by Emil Schuelke in the mid-1930s and made by Napier Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The cone-shaped shaker consists of two pieces--the top can be used for measuring ingredients. This example is in good condition--there are no deep scratches or dents. There some silver losses on the body and top of the shaker and the inside strainer has loss as well. You can tell the shaker has been used--there is wear to the interior. We've included several photos which represent the condition well. But all in all, this shaker presents nicely and would make a great addition to any bar or cocktail shaker collection. From Wikipedia: "Napier silver designs from the first half of the 20th century are in museum collections including the Brooklyn Museum, Newark Museum and a substantial collection at the Dallas Museum of Art. Over the years, Napier silver has been featured in museum exhibitions, including Modernism in American Silver: 20th Century Design at the Smithsonian in Washington, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Wolfsonian in Miami Beach, the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, TN (2005–07). Napier designs have also been included in two shows at the Brooklyn Museum, entitled 19th century Modern (2011–12; 2013–15). In November 2016-November 2017, the iconic Napier penguin cocktail shaker...

Here is an unusual decorated vase by French ceramist Raoul Lachenal (1885-1956), the son of Edmond Lachenal, who was also a famous potter. The Egyptian blue color and crackle glaze is signature Lachenal. What is not as common is the hand-printed decoration on this example. The vase is signed Lachenal with the initials ML...

Here is a woodcut by Japanese artist Umetaro Azechi (1902-1999). This striking image is pencil signed lower right and dated 64 lower left. Although unexamined out of the frame, the p...

Sculptures, bookends, paperweights--you name it, these charming yet handsome iron owls have multiple uses. Made in Japan, these mid-century era figures are brutalist in style--they h...

Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Typical Art Deco colouring which is as bright and crisp as when first manufactured. Th...

Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s This ceramic pitcher, typically Art Deco, comes from France and dates back to the 1930s. It is coated with a deep blue glaze that highl...

Fabulous combination of orange and green French ceramic vase, circa 1930. Excellent condition (no crack, no repair). Size: Height 22 cm, 9.7 inc...

Charles Lemanceau cubist elephant craquelé. Art Deco crème Craquelés glaze ceramic. Saint-Clement, France circa 1930 Bibliography: ‘Craqueles ...