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This is a wonderful and most unusual vintage silver plated cocktail Shaker decorated all-over with a continuous engine-turned basket weave decoration; elegantly decorative and tactil...

A set of three silver-plated bottle holders or coasters, circa 1920-1930. The set is graduated in size for holding either wine or condiment bottles, such as English mustard, steak ...

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Glass Salt Cellars, Antique English Tableware A charming pair of antique gilt-bronze salt cellars, each with a delicate leaf-shaped base and curved handle, su...

A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open Salt cellar Dating to the latter part of the 19th century. This is a really fine examp...

Magnificent English silver plated putti motif large wine coaster, attributed to Elkington. With pierced body with 9 frolicking draped babes with baskets of flowers, engine turned bot...

Gorgeous silver plated, 1980s small open salt, sugar or spice pot with a cute little spoon. Spoon made of pewter, Swan made of silver-plate metal and g...

A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer. Impr...

Add style to your dining table with these vintage Italian salt shaker and matching pepper grinder are silver plate with wood liners to prevent corrosion. ...

This is a set of charming Victorian style silver plated nut dishes or salt cellars or even ring dishes. I cannot locate a makers mark. They are in very good condition and date to th...

Here’s a polished 1stDibs-style listing for your pair of Gucci birds: ⸻ Pair of Gucci Sterling Silver Figural Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970s A charming pair of figura...

A superb antique Art Deco silver plate novelty cocktail shaker with the makers mark of the world renowned retailer Asprey and Co, Circa 1920 in date.   The bell shaped shaker features a cylindrical stopper with a handle that unscews. Add an elegant touch to your next cocktail experience. Condition: In excellent condition, with no dings dents or chips, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 28 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 15 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches   Asprey was established in England in  1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets. In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases...

Set of decorative silver-plated quail salt and pepper shakers, Italy 1960s. Signed Gucci and Made in Italy on the bottom. Good general condition. On the buttom, the silver platin...