Cocktail shaker (5) - Silverplated - Curated Art Deco Service

An elegant and harmonious collection of vintage barware dating from the 1930s to the 1950s. Although the pieces do not form a factory-matched set, they have been carefully curated so that they complement one another in form, proportion and finish, creating a cohesive and stylish ensemble.

Circular serving tray – Diameter 30 cm, weight 298 g. Silver-plated metal with an unidentified maker’s mark.

Cocktail shaker – Height 23 cm, weight 441 g. Unmarked. Non-tarnishing surface (probably chrome-plated) with a clean, classic and refined silhouette. Blue crackle-glass body.

Long mixing / bar spoon – Length 27 cm, weight 35 g. Marked EPNS.

Cocktail / fruit spoon with pierced bowl – Length 22 cm, weight 52 g. French silver-plate mark.

Double jigger (spirit measure) – Weight 75 g. Marked EPNS. (Capacities approximately 5 cl / 2.5 cl.)

Overall very good vintage condition consistent with careful use. There is some wear to the inner base of the larger end of the jigger and to the inside of the bowl of the longer cocktail spoon. These minor signs of age do not affect the appearance or functionality of the set.

The collection reflects the refined, restrained aesthetic of inter-war and early post-war barware: clean lines, balanced proportions and a polished metallic sheen. The combination of the blue crackle-glass shaker with gleaming silver-plate and chrome elements gives the group both visual interest and authentic period character.

This is a practical as well as decorative set. It is ideal for preparing and serving classic cocktails — the shaker for mixing, the long spoon for stirring or muddling, the pierced spoon for straining fruit or ice, the jigger for accurate measuring, and the tray for elegant presentation.

It also works beautifully as a permanent display piece. Arranged on a sideboard, bar cart, glass-and-chrome console or black marble surface, the set instantly evokes the glamour of a 1930s–1950s cocktail hour. The tray acts as a ready-made stage, while the vertical forms of the shaker and spoons create pleasing height and reflection.

A stylish and usable group of vintage barware that combines period elegance with everyday practicality.