“Zeppelin” cocktail shaker (contains 18 serving elements), J.A. Henckels Twin Works, c. 1930, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Decorative Arts, Textiles and Sculpture
Shaker, cover, lid, base, spoon cover, four spoons, corkscrew with cover, four cordials, funnel, decanter with screw lid, strainer, small spare lid
The streamlined form of the Zeppelin airship, served as the model for this most elegant of cocktail shakers. Everything required of the host was contained within the shaker including a flask, strainer/juicer, corkscrew, funnel and four graduated shot cups and spoons. When unscrewed, the tail section became a nut dish.
Size: 12 x 4in. (30.5 x 10.2cm)
Medium: Nickel-plated brass
Spencer Witcraft 