Cocktail shakers pouring in to Heritage Auctions
Jean Després (French, 1889-1980), Rare Cocktail Shaker and Six Cups, 1926. Silver-plated metal, 9-1/2 inches. Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000.
DALLAS, TX
.- For generations, the epitome of suave and cool was James Bond, whose signature lines included the particular way he requested his martinis: shaken, not stirred.
Consider the cocktail shaker: by definition, it is must-have barware, created to aid in the thorough mixing of flavors by better integrating a drink s ingredients. But the best cocktail shakers amount to so much more, not only aiding in the creation of the perfect drink, but capturing the attention of those in the room, both visually and by becoming a part in the bartender s show through the rhythmic percussion of ice and ingredients.