Vintage Designer Martini Shakers

Cocktail Silver Martini Shakers

Most martini shakers are stainless steel or silverplate, which is why it’s significant to come across one crafted of sterling silver. Signature and designers are very important in valuation. With the rekindled interest in art deco and moderne 1960s chic triggered by shows like Mad Men, the old-fashioned martini shaker has become a hot collector’s item. Mid-century modern is also one of the hottest eras that has caught the fancy of the collecting public.

Subsequently, a 1930s shaker designed by Saunders & Switzer — like the outrageously designed, exceedingly tall piece with the red top — will retail for $3,000, even though it’s silverplate. The 1940s cut-glass shaker by Hawkes with the sterling silver top should bring about $1,000 to $1,500.

The 1950s wide, gleaming German-made sterling silver cocktail shaker by Koch Bergfeld is quite heavy and should bring double its silver value — or approximately $600-$800.

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Left – $800 / 1950s KOCH BERGFELD STERLING SILVER SHAKER

Middle – $3,000 / 1930s SAUNDERS & SWITZER SILVER PLATE SHAKER

Right – $1,500 / 1940s HAWKES CUT-GLASS SHAKER

Many things are worth far more than their “metal value.” Let our firm, with its extensive worldwide connections and vast knowledge, tell you what your things are worth.

This is an archival article formerly written and is for informational purposes only. The valuations in this article have likely changed since it was first written.

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