Very large vintage cocktail shaker from the famous 5-star hotel ‘El Minza Palace’ in Tangier, Morocco. Normal signs of wear for a household item, minor damage on the lower edge above the hallmark. Height 30.2 cm, diameter at base 6.0 cm, diameter at shoulder 12.0 cm. The hotel logo on the body measures 3.8 x 2.7 cm. Two hallmarks on the base, bottom: 2 PINT, above: Triple Deposit / Mappin & Webb's / Prince's Plate / London & Sheffield/g/W12125. Mappin was a highly respected English company. Provenance: From the personal collection of Eric Yerno. Weight: 1060 g. The El Minzah Hotel Tangier (Le Royal Hotels & Resorts) opened its doors in 1930 at the command of John Crichton-Stuart, the 4th Marquis of Bute (1881-1947), a British aristocrat with extensive interests in the area. This historical property is considered one of the most prestigious hotels in North Africa. It has been a favorite of many dignitaries, politicians and Hollywood stars such as HRH the Comte de Paris, Sir Rex Harrison, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Jean Claude Van Damme, Jacques Cousteau and many others. Adresse 85, Rue De La Liberte, 90000 Tangier, Morocco.