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Cambridge Tally Ho Carmen Cocktail Shaker 1402/51 Art Deco c1932 - Original Arthur J. Bennett Patent Top
Pattern 1402/51
Carmen (Ruby) Glass
Circa 1932 to Late 1930s
Description
Elegant Art Deco cocktail shaker in Cambridge Glass Company's striking Carmen ruby glass.
The blown glass body features:
• Original clear applied loop handle
• Pedestal foot
• Optic rings decorating the lower body
• Original chrome-plated Arthur J. Bennett patented shaker top
• Original internal strainer stamped Patent No. 1,703,334
Height: approximately 14½ inches
Capacity: approximately 48 ounces
Research & Identification
This shaker has been professionally identified by Les Hansen, Director of Research and Education for the National Cambridge Collectors.
According to Mr. Hansen, this example is:
Cambridge Glass Company
Tally Ho Pattern
Catalog No. 1402/51
Color: Carmen
Introduced approximately 1932 and illustrated in the Cambridge Glass Company catalogs:
• 1930 to 1934 (pages 32 to 35)
• 1935 to 1937 (page 104)
A copy of the research correspondence will be included with the sale.
Condition
Beautiful vintage condition.
The ruby glass body presents exceptionally well.
The original strainer and patented chrome top remain with the shaker.
The shaker is missing the removable chromium-plated metal and cork sealing insert, as confirmed by the National Cambridge Collectors. This should be considered when evaluating completeness.
Slight scratch on ruby red glass (see photo) However, no cracks or repairs observed.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Provenance
From the private collection of Jean P. and Chester C. Jones, lifelong collectors of decorative arts, American history, and exceptional craftsmanship. Research and cataloging by Jocelyn Jones Arnold as part of The Jean P. Jones Collection, an ongoing effort to document and preserve the collection assembled by her parents over several decades.
