Kensington Aluminum Skyscraper Cocktail Shaker Start Price USD 199.99 Current Price USD 199.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 29, 2008 End Time Friday, November 28, 2008 Location NW See more about 'Kensington Aluminum Skyscraper Cocktail Shaker' Description Skyscraper Cocktail ShakerbyKensington Corporation, PAYou are bidding on a very art deco, highly-collectible aluminum skyscraper cocktail shaker by Kensington Corporation. As the self-proclaimed "Aluminum City," New Kensington once employed thousands of local workers at its Alcoa plants. There, the company manufactured a line of Art Deco-inspired giftware known as "Kensington" ware. Hoping to display the more creative uses of aluminum, Alcoa commissioned some of the best metal artists of the 1930s to design streamlined desk sets, cocktail shakers, platters, tea sets and other decorative pieces. This piece was designed by Lurelle Guild for Kensington Corporation. Graced by streamlined designs and brass accents, Kensington ware immediately gained widespread acclaim, starting with its debut in 1934 and lasting through the 1950s, when a restyled offering favored a more "contemporary," modern look. Those in the know will quickly spot the Kensington stag head mark above a shield bearing a "K." After the first two years of production, the company added the word "Kensington" in script under the shield. This shaker measures an impressive 13-1/2 inches tall x 3-5/8 inches in diameter.I’m a passionate cocktail shaker collector. I've decided to release a portion of my collection so others can fortify their collection with truly unique and rare shakers. Over the past two decades, I have amassed a colossal assortment of highly collectible cocktail shakers, most of which are flawless and extremely rare. Astute collectors often scour antique and thrift shops and estate and garage sales for years to find these extraordinary pieces. Sizeable, premium collections of cocktail shakers and barware, such as the one I have listed on ebay, are real mother lodes! Click on the "View seller's other items" link and seize this opportunity to start your own collection or to fortify you current collection. Although I will not offer combined purchase discounts, I will combine shipping to save you money.The condition of this shaker near MINT! The shaker has a few small scratches from use and polishing. The shaker lid is easy to remove/replace. Now here is the important part ... the cork is in MINT condition and the strainer is present. The strainer and cork are often missing from these cocktail shakers. This shaker includes ALL of its components!Stamped on the bottom of the shaker and tray:[Kensington stag head mark above a shield bearing a "K"]KensingtonThis cocktail shaker is featured on page 201 of "Vintage Barware Identification & Value Guide" by Stephen Visakay (1997). It was valued at $225-$275 10+ years ago when this book was published. Assuming 4% annual inflation, today's value would be $350-$425. The excellent condition of this shaker and the fact that it includes all components puts its value at the top end!This item will ship within 48-hours of receipt of payment. Insurance is optional and recommended as the seller is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. If ground delivery is chosen by buyer, seller has option of using either DHL or UPS for ground shipping. Although I will not offer combined purchase discounts, I will combine shipping to save you money on multiple purchases if they are all purchased and paid within 24 hours of eachother.U.S. bidders only please. No shipping outside the U.S.  _gsrx_vers_236 (GS 5.0.3 (236)) Place a Bid!