Description German Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Travelling Bar Set From our Barware collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Aeroplane Novelty Cocktail Shaker by J. A. Henckels. Rare German novelty silver plate cocktail shaker in the form of an Airplane with fully concealed cocktail making kit within the planes body. Each wing detaches from the main body and can be used as separate hip flasks. The plane’s tail fin unscrews and cleverly contains four shot cups, a funnel, a corkscrew and a stand. The fuselage unscrews into a large cocktail shaker with strainer and inner spirit flask with the attached undercarriage cleverly concealing four stirring spoons within the removable wheel housing which detaches from the main body. Signed in various locations DRGM (German patent) with patent number 894384 and logo to the spoons. The Cocktail Shaker dates to the first half of the 20th century Art Deco period Circa 1930. Literature The Exceptional Collection Mark Goodger Antiques 28-29 J. A. Henckels Founded in 1731 in Solingen, Germany, J. A. Henckels is one of the oldest continuously operating cutlery manufacturers in the world. Originally established by Peter Henckels and later renamed under the leadership of his son, Johann Abraham Henckels, the company became known for its emblem of twin figures, one of the earliest registered trademarks in European craft history. By the 19th century, Henckels had expanded internationally with outlets in Berlin, New York and Vienna, gaining recognition at major exhibitions including the Great Exhibition of 1851 and receiving multiple international awards for knifemaking. The company also held a royal warrant as official supplier to the Imperial and Royal Court of Austria-Hungary. Today, J. A. Henckels remains a leading manufacturer of fine blades and precision steelwork, with its “Zwilling” mark still associated with Solingen’s long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship. Art Deco was a style of visual arts, architecture, and product design that first appeared in France in the 1910s. It flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s. It was hugely prevalent through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects and even influenced fashion and jewellery. Art Deco has influenced bridges, buildings, ships, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects like radios and vacuum cleaners. It has become extremely popular today and is highly desirable to collectors and trendsetters in the fashion industry. With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.
