Description
This is an Art Deco style cocktail shaker, that was very likely made by Manning Bowman & Co. The company was known for producing Art Deco kitchenware and barware from the 1930s until after WWII.
This style of shaker is often described as "skyscraper" or "machine age" due to its streamlined design and ribbed details at the base and at the top.
The shaker is made of chrome-plated metal and features a lid with a built-in strainer.
The original retail price for a similar model was around $6.50 in 1936.
During the time this shaker was manufactured many makers didn't necessarily mark or brand their product. Branding wasn't a thing like it is now.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are typical use scratches on chrome but no dents or gouges in metal. The opening at the top appears to have gotten slightly bent over many years and the top no longer fits snugly. The opening is no longer a perfect circle. This is reflected in the price.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Chrome Finish
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
This style of shaker is often described as "skyscraper" or "machine age" due to its streamlined design and ribbed details at the base and at the top.
The shaker is made of chrome-plated metal and features a lid with a built-in strainer.
The original retail price for a similar model was around $6.50 in 1936.
During the time this shaker was manufactured many makers didn't necessarily mark or brand their product. Branding wasn't a thing like it is now.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are typical use scratches on chrome but no dents or gouges in metal. The opening at the top appears to have gotten slightly bent over many years and the top no longer fits snugly. The opening is no longer a perfect circle. This is reflected in the price.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Chrome Finish
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There are typical use scratches on chrome but no dents or gouges in metal. The opening at the top appears to have gotten slightly bent over many years and the top no longer fits snugly. The opening is no longer a perfect circle. This is reflected in the price.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
11.5 x 4.62 x 3.5 in
Vintage Cocktail Shaker Circa 1930's - Manning & Bowman Company
Estimate $40-$90
Starting Price
$20
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Mid-Century Tabletop & Decorative Arts
Sep 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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