Art Deco Sterling Cocktail Shaker "S" Initial

An Art Deco solid sterling silver cocktail shaker. This is a classic design, but a high quality execution of the essential bar ware piece. The shaker is made up of three pieces; the body, the lid with strainer, and end cap. Simply add ice and ingredients into the body. Place lid on firmly. Shake, then remove the top cap for the strainer to separate the ice from the finished cocktail, and pour. The shaker has a very clean and unadorned, handsome silhouette. Even though it is approximately one hundred years ago, it will fit seamlessly into the most modern of homes, and bar settings. The body has a large, hand-engraved, "S" initial placed onto the center. Whether this is your first or last initial, house or boat name, this is stunning piece of hand-work. The thick gauge silver has full English hallmarks for having been made in Peru and the maker marks of Camusso. The full hallmarks reveal the following; Industria Peruvana - Peruvian Industry. Plata Esterlina 925 - Sterling silver 925. Camusso. Founded in Lima in 1933 by Italian immigrant Carlo Mario Camusso, Camusso became the most important name in Peruvian silver. Trained in the traditions of European silversmithing, Camusso established a workshop that combined Old World craftsmanship with the rich artistic heritage of Peru. From its earliest years, the firm was dedicated to producing silver objects of exceptional quality, ranging from tableware and decorative pieces to ceremonial commissions and bespoke works for private clients. Throughout the twentieth century, Camusso’s reputation grew alongside Peru’s emergence on the international stage. The firm’s work drew inspiration from both classical European design and the country’s pre-Columbian artistic traditions, creating a distinctive style that was unmistakably Peruvian. Its workshops employed some of the nation’s finest artisans, many of whom spent decades perfecting techniques of hand chasing, repoussé, engraving, and casting. Camusso’s standing was further cemented through commissions for government institutions, embassies, luxury hotels, and prominent families across Latin America. Today, the name remains synonymous with Peruvian silver at its highest level. Pieces bearing the Camusso mark are valued not only for their craftsmanship and weight but also for their place in the history of one of South America’s most celebrated silversmithing houses. The shaker is presented in perfect condition, having just undergone a full polish and cleaning, and is ready to be enjoyed. The shaker measures approximately 10.5" tall and at its widest, the circumfernce is 11". The capcity is approximately one pint.