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THE VINTAGE ENTERTAINER

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A fun silver plated cocktail shaker in the form of a milk churn or watering can by renowned American silversmith Reed & Barton, Circa 1930's. Using oxidised silver plating, the patina is deliberately knocked back to a darker colour. 


This unusual piece of antique barware was crafted when Prohibition was declared in USA when it became illegal to buy, sell or drink alcohol (from 1920-1933), which resulted in an explosion of ‘home use’ cocktail making. If a cocktail shaker didn’t look like a cocktail shaker, ’it’s a watering can, Officer’… then the partying at home could continue.

  • Period: 1930s Prohibition
  • Sold
  • Location: Gloucestershire
    • Dimensions: H: 24cm (9.45in)
    • W: 17cm (6.69in)
    • D: 10cm (3.94in)