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Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker Napier Emil Schuelke

Creator: The Napier Co.
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Penguin form cocktail shaker in silver plated metal designed by Emil Schuelke (1901-1986) for Napier Co. circa 1936. In a beguiling form, the shaker resembles a standing penguin with details ranging from pointy beaker, beady eyes to flap arms, all rendered in an Art Deco style. One can only describe it as "adorable". A piece that is truly a marriage between function and decoration. Branded 'NAPIER PATENTS PEND. 234' on the base. The shaker retains the strainer inside as well as the insulated porcelain mouth stop inside the openable beaker.
The Napier Company started in North Attleboro, Massachusetts 1878 and continued to become an icon of American Modernism. The penguin shaker is one of the best-known designs from that period. It stands on its own as a small bespoken sculpture.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Silverplated metal
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition with expected patina. There are some rubbing of the silver plate on the head from contact. Hard to photograph but visible on the last detail picture. Wear on the fitting rims, base and the strainer.
Creation Date:	1936
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Geometric, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	537486

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	12 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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