Art Deco Style Cocktail Shaker by shops Poole Silver Co, Ribbed Pattern, Original Cork inside Cap

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A lovely Art Deco cocktail shaker by Martin Hall & Co, circa 1920s. This lovely shaker features a hammered texture, a sharp Art Deco style handle and still has its original cork inside the lid as well as the screw cap. Truly a lovely antique shaker that has a magical feel to it.

A bit about this vintage maker: The origin of the firm is in the partnership established in 1820 in Sheffield by Henry Wilkinson and John Roberts who traded as Wilkinson & Roberts. The factory was active at Shrewsbury Works, Broad Street Park, Sheffield with showrooms in London (where they were listed as manufacturing silversmiths and electroplated manufacturers, silver, plated and steel cutlers), Sydney, Birmingham and Glasgow. After WWI and a brief association of interests with Gladwin Ltd the firm went in liquidation and was struck off the register in 1936 (according to another source the business was sold to Frank Cobb & Co in 1931/1932).

Measurements: Approximately 10 12" tall

Hallmarks: "M H Co." and "EPNS" (for electroplated nickel silver aka silver-plated) and "N565" can be found on the bottom of the shaker

Condition: Fair vintage condition with obvious signs of age. We're listing this shaker as "fair" due to the obvious signs of age. The cork in both the lid and sell as the cap is in perfect condition (a rarity for a shaker this age). We like to be thorough about our vintage pieces, so here's a full summary:

1) This shaker has a magical patina to it (that will likely not polish up)
2) There are a few "age spots" to the plating. One on the upper part of the shaker (see photo #8) and another on the bottom base of the shaker (see photo #2)
3) There's wear/plating loss to the interior of the shaker (at the opening of the mouth as well as in the interior/bottom of the shaker)

In short, this shaker is in fair condition. Truly a neat antique piece that displays beautifully.

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