A very rare Napier figural dog head jigger, 1930s. This rare piece was originally also came with a pour spot (for a decanter or bottle) and the dog head jigger portion would sit on top and would serve as a separate jigger/measure. This piece is silver-plated (and also came in a gold-plated version). It features a figural dog head that can balance perfectly on it's ears and has "1 oz" and "2 oz" etched into it, for a precise measure. Truly a stunning and very scarce measurer. This listing is for the jigger only. A quick bit of history on Napier: The Napier Company was named after its president, James H. Napier, who led the company from 1920 to 1960. But the company's history can be tracked back to 1875 when it was founded as Whitney and Rice in Attleboro, Mass., manufacturing silver products. The firm changed hands and name in 1882 and became Carpenter and Bliss and shortly thereafter, E.A. Bliss and Co., Inc. After rapid expansion in the late 1880s the company moved to Meriden, CT in 1890. After WWI, the firm shifted emphasis from silver products to production of modern jewelry. James Napier became president in 1920 and the company adopted the name Napier - Bliss Co. In 1922, the name was changed to Napier Company. Like many jewelry companies Napier got into lines of art objects and other utilitarian objects like cocktail shakers. In the early to mid 1930s they started producing several cocktail shakers (most notably the "Dial a Drink shaker" and the Rooster motif shaker) other pieces of barware including their well-known graduated/stepped jigger, the mechanical/valve jigger, their one-finger and two-finger jiggers, and many other figural barware pieces. Condition: Good vintage condition with mild age. The silver-plating is in great shape and vibrant overall. There's some minor general age that comes purely from time but overall the silver-plating is extremely vibrant. Here's a complete summary: 1) There's mild tarnish 2) There's one tiny spot of wear to/through the silver-plating on the top of the nose (smaller than a pinhead in size) The interior is in good shape. Truly a lovely figural piece. Hallmarks: None. This piece does not contain any hallmarks. The pour spot piece that this jigger would sit on was signed 'Napier" but this jigger does not bare any hallmarks. Measurements: The jigger measures approx 2" tall x 2" in diameter and holds 2 ounces. **On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible (glassware sets typically ship in their own box to ensure safe arrival) and will reimburse you for any shipping overages. ****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage/damage.