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Novelty S/Plated Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker
This is a novelty Silver Plated Fire Extingisher Cocktail Shaker, which bears an amusing inscription on the front, which we will give below. The wheel top unscrews to give access to the body and the knurled end of the spout, which contains a filter, also unscrews for pouring, as shown in the photographs.
The Inscription reads:
THIRST EXTINGUISHER
Dispense freely for Best Results
TO REFILL
Call your host
Approved by underwriter
Fire Chiefs
KEEP AVAILABLE
FOR EMERGENCIES
A similar design cocktail shaker, with a musical box in the bottom section, was produced in the US during prohibition and has been produced in varying styles and in various countries, ever since. Asprey and Co. produced a Fire Extinguisher cocktial shaker in the old slender pyramid style of extinguisher in the 1940s, and is now making them of solid silver for £9.450.00!
Height: 9 5/8" - 23.75cm
Diameter of base: 3 3/8" - 8.55cm
Capacity: 2 pints, but for mixing we suggest 1 - 1 1/2 pints plus ice.
Condition: Very good. The plate is in good condition. There are a few scratches on the base from use.
SellerStudio RT Ltd
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Studio RT Ltd
Private Art dealer
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Kent
England, UK
Tel : 01622 812556
Non UK callers : +44 1622 812556
The Inscription reads:
THIRST EXTINGUISHER
Dispense freely for Best Results
TO REFILL
Call your host
Approved by underwriter
Fire Chiefs
KEEP AVAILABLE
FOR EMERGENCIES
A similar design cocktail shaker, with a musical box in the bottom section, was produced in the US during prohibition and has been produced in varying styles and in various countries, ever since. Asprey and Co. produced a Fire Extinguisher cocktial shaker in the old slender pyramid style of extinguisher in the 1940s, and is now making them of solid silver for £9.450.00!
Height: 9 5/8" - 23.75cm
Diameter of base: 3 3/8" - 8.55cm
Capacity: 2 pints, but for mixing we suggest 1 - 1 1/2 pints plus ice.
Condition: Very good. The plate is in good condition. There are a few scratches on the base from use.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Sold price is confidential, so please don't ask.
Category Antique Silver Plated
Period 1980s Antiques
Material Silver Plated
Origin European
Item code as237a1845
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 2/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Sold price is confidential, so please don't ask.
View all stock from
Studio RT Ltd
Private Art dealer
By appointment only
Kent
England, UK
Tel : 01622 812556
Non UK callers : +44 1622 812556
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