Magnificient and Grand Chinese Silver Cocktail Shaker from 19th Century

Feb. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- This is an impressive late 19th century Chinese Silver Cocktail Shaker made by CJ, Circa 1890. The body is chased and engraved with an allover genre scene on a stippled background. The lid is cork lined. The spout has a screw off cover attached to the spout with a collar and chain.

The shaker is hallmarked on the underside of the base with “C.J.”, sterling and a Chinese character mark. This particular type of cocktail shaker was patented in 1884.

Cocktail shakers as we know them today were first discovered in South America by the Cortes and the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century, having been used by the locals for an iced cocoa drink. This shaker is a true statement piece and would be a focal point in any dining room or library. Height: 14 ¼ Inches. Length from spout to handle: 11 Inches. Weight: 48 Troy Ounces. Excellent Condition.  

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