A lovely an scare Napier brass "stepped" Jigger, 1930s. This measure features a stepped or graduated design with 1/2 oz, 1 oz, 1 1 1/2 oz, and 2 oz etched into the jigger (on both sides). Napier also made this jigger in silver-plating (the most common version of this Napier jigger) as well as sterling silver. Truly a gorgeous piece and the pinnacle of vintage Napier jiggers.
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A quick bit of history on Napier: The Napier Company was named after its president, James H. Napier, who led the company from 1920 to 1960. But the company's history can be tracked back to 1875 when it was founded as Whitney and Rice in Attleboro, Mass., manufacturing silver products. The firm changed hands and name in 1882 and became Carpenter and Bliss and shortly thereafter, E.A. Bliss and Co., Inc. After rapid expansion in the late 1880s the company moved to Meriden, CT in 1890. After WWI, the firm shifted emphasis from silver products to production of modern jewelry. James Napier became president in 1920 and the company adopted the name Napier - Bliss Co. In 1922, the name was changed to Napier Company. Like many jewelry companies Napier got into lines of art objects and other utilitarian objects like cocktail shakers and jiggers. In the early to mid 1930s they started producing several cocktail shakers (most notably the "Dial a Drink shaker" and the Rooster motif shaker) other pieces of barware including this well-known graduated/stepped jigger.
Measurements: Approx 2 1/2" tall
Maker/year: Napier, 1930s
Hallmarks: Stamped "Napier Pat. Pend." (for "patent pending") on underside of handle
Condition: Good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age and tarnish in a few areas that brass gets. There's tarnish to the interior of the jigger (that may or may not polish away -- tarnish on brass that's been in place for years can be stubborn). There's what we refer to as "general surface wear" on this piece. There's a pinhead sized ding on the very bottom edge of the jigger. There's tarnish on the interior handle (where the hallmark is). There's a tiny little rough spot on the first "step" that appears to be a manufacturing occurrence. In short, this jigger is in good vintage condition but does show signs of age as well as tarnish. Cheers.
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[ Other sellers: Do NOT copy ANY portion of our content in this listing or use ANY of our photos (including screenshots). It’s illegal to copy and paste someone else's content and use it as your own. That's considered "Content Theft" and against the law (per the Digital Copyright Act signed into law in 1998). In addition to being illegal, it's also unfair to your buyers as it’s misrepresentation of your actual listing. © Southern Vintage Wares ]
A quick bit of history on Napier: The Napier Company was named after its president, James H. Napier, who led the company from 1920 to 1960. But the company's history can be tracked back to 1875 when it was founded as Whitney and Rice in Attleboro, Mass., manufacturing silver products. The firm changed hands and name in 1882 and became Carpenter and Bliss and shortly thereafter, E.A. Bliss and Co., Inc. After rapid expansion in the late 1880s the company moved to Meriden, CT in 1890. After WWI, the firm shifted emphasis from silver products to production of modern jewelry. James Napier became president in 1920 and the company adopted the name Napier - Bliss Co. In 1922, the name was changed to Napier Company. Like many jewelry companies Napier got into lines of art objects and other utilitarian objects like cocktail shakers and jiggers. In the early to mid 1930s they started producing several cocktail shakers (most notably the "Dial a Drink shaker" and the Rooster motif shaker) other pieces of barware including this well-known graduated/stepped jigger.
Measurements: Approx 2 1/2" tall
Maker/year: Napier, 1930s
Hallmarks: Stamped "Napier Pat. Pend." (for "patent pending") on underside of handle
Condition: Good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age and tarnish in a few areas that brass gets. There's tarnish to the interior of the jigger (that may or may not polish away -- tarnish on brass that's been in place for years can be stubborn). There's what we refer to as "general surface wear" on this piece. There's a pinhead sized ding on the very bottom edge of the jigger. There's tarnish on the interior handle (where the hallmark is). There's a tiny little rough spot on the first "step" that appears to be a manufacturing occurrence. In short, this jigger is in good vintage condition but does show signs of age as well as tarnish. Cheers.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage/damage. Cheers!