This elegant French Art Deco 1930s silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was designed by silversmith Christofle as part of their Gallia range in the "Ondulation" design created by Luc Lanel. The "Ondulation" design was created for the luxury liner SS Normandie by the designer Luc Lanel. This grand ocean liner's first-class passenger spaces were decorated in the trendiest Art Deco style and filled with luxuries; the bars were filled with the nicest Art Deco cocktail shakers. This three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a removable cap and strainer. The piece boasts a lovely Art Deco design with decorative engraving bands around the base. The shaker is marked on the underside with legal silversmith hallmarks Gallia, the Chess O/C (Orfevrerie Christofle) mark, and the Rooster mark. The shaker is also stamped: Prod. Christofle and France.
The piece will be delivered with its original brand gift box.