COCKTAIL SHAKER, "BLACK STARR & FROST GORHAM", large 11-1/2" (3 pints) size

American Deco Mid-Century Sterling

Desireable large 11-1/2" (3 pints) size

Sterling Silver weight : 21.9 troy ounces

Overall good original condition; All original and fully marked on all removeable parts; dent to the border around the flatbutton lid finial; other minor wear typical of age & use.

Identifying & quality marks (beneath base) :
"STERLING / 633/ 3 PTS / BLACK STARR & FROST GORHAM".

Quality mark repeated in matching style (inside screw cap on spout, & inside the pressure-fit lid) : "STERLING"

Black Starr & Frost, New York City : "founded 1810, is known as the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the U.S. NY
In 1929 Black Starr & Frost merged with the famous Gorham silver company to become Black, Starr, Frost - Gorham. From 1940 to 1962 they used the mark appearing on this shaker.

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