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This exceptional cocktail shaker's Streamline Moderne design features etched parallel speed lines wrapped around the two globes separated by a smooth frosted stretch of glass – all direct reflections of aerodynamic streamlining.
The NYC dealer I purchased this cocktail shaker from in 1988 attributed it to the renowned American manufacturer of fine cut, engraved tableware,T. G. Hawkes & Co. of Corning, NY (1880-1962).
t is often (mistakenly?) attributed to the West Virginia Specialty Glass Company – but much unlike the thin, fragile, smooth glass and thin, lesser-quality chrome hardware of the West Virginia Specialty Glass Company cocktail shakers, this cocktail shaker's glass is much thicker, adorned with fine, precision-cut engraved lines (a Hawkes specialty), a frosted glass "handle" for a better grip, and MUCH heavier/thicker, higher-quality chrome fittings.
12" tall and 4" wide. Three-piece shaker includes a multi-tiered collar top with self-strainer and cap. THIS COCKTAIL SHAKER INCLUDES THE STAND (not original to the shaker) SO IT CAN BE SAFELY DISPLAYED VERTICALLY.
A coveted part of my personal vintage barware collection for nearly 40 years, this item has been very well cared for.
Buyer pays for handling, insurance, and shipping (FedEx Ground) from 27511 (NC).
