Boston Shakers
Lancel Paris Silver Plate Cocktail Strainer for Boston Shaker
By Maison Lancel, Lancel Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maison Lancel, Paris, designed this silver plate cocktail strainer. Used on a Boston-type shaker
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver 'Milk Can' Cocktail Shaker by Tuttle, Boston
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Braintree, GB
A novelty American 925 sterling silver 'milk can' cocktail shaker by Tuttle, Boston.
Can designed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
American Sterling Silver 3 Pint Cocktail Shaker c.1945 by Tuttle
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning huge cocktail shaker in American sterling silver by the Boston silversmith
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1939 Reed and Barton Shreve Crump Low Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker 151g
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1939 Reed & Barton sterling silver solo cocktail shaker, sold by Shreve, Crump, & Low
Category
Vintage 1930s American Classical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.375 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Manning Bowman 1930 By Bel Geddes Art Deco Machine Age Pitcher In Chromed Steel
By Manning Bowman, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Miami, FL
cocktail shakers to commemorative medallions to radio cabinets. His designs extended to unrealized
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 9.5 in W 5.1 in D 3.75 in
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Antique Gorham Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Platter Tray
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6 Sterling Silver Cocktail Heart Shaped Spoons/Straws
Located in New York, NY
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Patrick Mavros Solid Silver 6 Cased Cocktail Spoons
By Patrick Mavros
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Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
By The Webster Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver cocktail shaker, The Webster Corp., North Attleboro, Mass., Ca. 1935. Measures almost 9 3/4 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (at widest point). Weighs 12...
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Old Atlanta by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 113 pieces
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By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, London
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French Silver Plate Cocktail Strainer for Boston Shaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
French silverplate cocktail strainer. Used on Boston type shaker, the strainer allows only the
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Barware
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Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver cocktail shaker, Reed and Barton, Taunton, Mass., 1939 (made for the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver and Jade Cocktail Shaker by Yamanaka, circa 1925
By Yamanaka Group
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and opulent sterling silver and jade cocktail shaker of tapered cylindrical 3
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Barware
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Art Deco Silverplate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Litchfield, CT
Reed and Barton of Boston, this silver plate milk can cocktail shaker is a functional and charming bar
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Vintage 1920s American Barware
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French Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Alois Straszak for Le Crabe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Le Crabe, Paris. Boston-type shaker, the strainer goes inside the container. Three-sectioned
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware
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Silver Plated Boston Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker
Located in Dallas, TX
This cocktail/martini shaker is a contemporary copy after the 1927 original by International Silver
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Barware
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Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical chrome-plated cocktail shaker in the form of the Boston Light lighthouse. With strainer
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2010s Nautical Objects
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Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver cocktail shaker, Reed and Barton Silversmiths, Taunton, Mass., 1939
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
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Art Deco Sterling Milk Can Cocktail Shaker
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
Silversmiths of Boston, this sterling milk can cocktail shaker is a functional and charming bar accessory
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Danish Glass and Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker Bar Set
By Bigelow Kennard & Co., Dansk Guldsmede Håndværk 1
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail shaker bar set made of crystal with a slight blue hue and sterling silver
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Tuttle Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker in Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in New York, NY
Tuttle sterling silver cocktail shaker in Mid-Century Modern style with beautiful geometric lines
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
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Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Alois Straszak for Le Crabe, Paris
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"Boston Lighthouse" Cocktail Shaker
By International Silver
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful large cocktail shaker in the form of a lighthouse. The International Silver Company.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Barware
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Silver Plate
Silver Plater Cocktail Shaker in Form of Boston Lighthouse, 20th Century
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Boston Shakers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of boston shakers available for sale. The range of distinct boston shakers — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Boston shakers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Boston shakers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made boston shakers over the years, but those made by Tuttle Silver Company, Bigelow Kennard & Co. and Dansk Guldsmede Håndværk are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Boston Shakers?
Prices for boston shakers start at $230 and top out at $30,890 with the average selling for $1,605.
Finding the Right Barware for You
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique, new or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
Questions About Boston Shakers
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The specific reason why a Boston shaker is called that is unknown. British retailers began using the name to describe the cocktail shaker that creates a seal with a glass in the 1920s, but the origins of it remain a mystery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of barware.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What the shaking tin of a Boston shaker is made from varies. In modern designs, stainless steel is often the preferred material because it is durable and doesn't alter the taste of beverages. Shop an assortment of barware on 1stDibs.
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