Art Deco Master Incolor Cocktail Shaker
$ 90.68
- Description This Master Incolor cocktail shaker dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1935. The shaker is formed with a tapered black bakelite body, moulded in urea formaldehyde, rising to a silver plated ribbed shoulder and lid. The lid incorporates a rotating window displaying eight built in cocktail recipes, a defining feature of the Master Incolor design. The upper lid removes to function as a one gill measure and contains three integrated shot cups, clearly a bespoke rare addition. A secondary cap sits over the pouring spout and is removed when serving. The body unscrews at the mid section to allow filling, and retains its original internal strainer positioned within the lower section. The base is stamped Patents Pending 427237, The Master Incolor Cocktail Shaker, Made in England, confirming manufacture in the first half of the twentieth century. Designed by Lawson Clarke for the English firm Wilson and Gill, the Master Incolor cocktail shaker was produced in a range of colours and has since become one of the most recognisable designs of the Art Deco period. A well preserved Art Deco cocktail shaker with black bakelite body and original features throughout. View the full Barware Collection. Bakelite is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin which is formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde. It was the first plastic made from synthetic components. Originally developed by Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907, and patented on December 7th, 1909. Lawson Clarke the Master Incolor was first patented by Lawson & Raphael Clarke in 1934 on behalf of Wilson & Gill, London and first manufactured in England in 1935 by De La Rue. The ‘Master Incolor’ is a classic of Art Deco streamlined design with several unique features including eight cocktail recipes and the “magical” spout which was designed to ensure no spillage. It was completely unique to the Master Incolor, it was also the first Cocktail Shaker to be designed and moulded in Bakelite. For further information see our makers and retailers page on Lawson Clarke. Why Buy from Mark Goodger Antiques? With over thirty five years of specialist experience, Mark Goodger Antiques is recognised internationally as a leading authority in antique boxes and related works of art. Every item offered has been personally selected by Mark, whose knowledge and judgement are trusted by collectors, institutions, museums, interior designers, and fellow dealers worldwide. Every purchase is supplied with a full supporting package for clarity and reassurance. This includes a Certificate of Authenticity, a detailed condition and care guide specific to your item, our most recent catalogue, and a separate invoice suitable for insurance and valuation purposes. Each piece is carefully examined prior to sale to ensure accuracy of description and quality. Your purchase is fully insured during transit and protected by our straightforward money back guarantee, allowing you to buy with complete confidence. We pride ourselves on transparency, expertise, and long term relationships with our clients, many of whom return to us repeatedly over decades. When you buy from Mark Goodger Antiques, you are purchasing from a specialist family business built on knowledge, trust, and an unrivalled focus on antique boxes.
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