Antique W. M. Mounts Hammered Heavy Silverplate Art Deco Cocktail Shaker With Cork Stopper

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A distinctive vintage hammered cocktail shaker in silverplate, marked W.M. Mounts and crafted in Homan Plate on Nickel Silver, circa … Read more A distinctive vintage hammered cocktail shaker in silverplate, marked W.M. Mounts and crafted in Homan Plate on Nickel Silver, circa 1920s–30s. Standing 9 ¼ inches tall, this shaker features a richly textured hammered surface that catches the light beautifully, a built-in strainer, along with the lid and spout retaining their original cork stoppers, adding to its completeness and authenticity.

The Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati was renowned for its high-quality silver-plated wares, produced under the “Homan Plate” brand. This designation signified exceptionally heavy and durable plating, made to compete with — and often exceed — quadruple plate. Because Homan supplied hotels, bars, and clubs, its silverplate was thicker than typical consumer pieces, which is why examples like this survive with such integrity.

This shaker bridges the ornate hammered finishes of early 20th-century silverwork with the sleeker lines of Art Deco barware. Both functional and collectible, it is equally at home styled on a drinks trolley or used to mix cocktails. (I've been known to use cocktail shakers for cut flowers...) See less