Gaiety Cocktail Shaker with Lid

From Mattatuck Museum

Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)
Howard F. Reichenbach (associated with)

1934 – 1942 (Date manufactured/created)

chromium; black enamel

Cocktail Shaker

11 in. H , 3 3/4 in base diameter Diameter Measurement Notes: Dimensions Extent: overall
Framed?: No

This cylindrical cocktail shaker is finished in bright chromium outside, and satin silver inside. It has three recessed enamel stripes around the base, and two around the lid. The lid is fitted with a sleeve which fits snugly into the pouring lip of the shaker. There is a knob on the lid with a bakelite tiered base. The shaker is fitted with a strainer intended to hold back "mint leaves, lemon rind, or other solids". This example is missing the interior strainer.
Howard F. Reichenbach designed the "Gaiety" Shaker (Chase Item No. 90034). 

Purchase. The Acquisition Fund, 1984.

Accession/ID Number 84.2.1ab