Mappin & Webb Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker Maker By Keith Murray C1920s
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:27485254 | Product: Cocktail Shaker |
| Composition: Silver Plate | Style: Art Deco |
| Brand: Mappin & Webb | Age: 1900-1940 |
Mappin & Webb Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker Maker by Keith Murray
This extremely stylish Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker with spout was designed by Keith Murray for Mappin & Webb in the Art Deco period. The conical shape with incised circles is typical of Murray's metalware and ceramic designs. The underside of the shaker is marked "Mappin & Webb London Sheffield Mappin Plate W28994 Made in England" There is a shield shaped cartouche with the date letter "...E" and below that "1 1/2 Pint"
Height: 8.5ins
Keith Day Pearce Murray(1892 - 1981)Keith Murray was born in New Zealand but came to England when he was 14. He qualified as an architect but turned his hand to illustrating before becoming a full time designer. He worked on a freelance basis for the glass makers Steven & Williams and then for Wedgwood pottery and his designs in metal were created for Mappin & Webb. In 1936 he was appointed architect in charge of designing Wedgwood's new factory in Burlaston and he returned to architecture after the war.
This extremely stylish Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker with spout was designed by Keith Murray for Mappin & Webb in the Art Deco period. The conical shape with incised circles is typical of Murray's metalware and ceramic designs. The underside of the shaker is marked "Mappin & Webb London Sheffield Mappin Plate W28994 Made in England" There is a shield shaped cartouche with the date letter "...E" and below that "1 1/2 Pint"
Height: 8.5ins
Keith Day Pearce Murray(1892 - 1981)Keith Murray was born in New Zealand but came to England when he was 14. He qualified as an architect but turned his hand to illustrating before becoming a full time designer. He worked on a freelance basis for the glass makers Steven & Williams and then for Wedgwood pottery and his designs in metal were created for Mappin & Webb. In 1936 he was appointed architect in charge of designing Wedgwood's new factory in Burlaston and he returned to architecture after the war.
