1930s Solid Silver Dragon Cocktail Shaker

1930s Solid Silver Dragon Cocktail ShakerDuring the 1930s, the Wests booming Art Deco movement began to look Eastward for inspiration, and the design world saw a resurgence of what was then dubbed Chinoiseriedcor with a Chinese influence. This solid silver cocktail shaker is perhaps a result of this trend, emblazoned with an engraved emblem of a fierce dragon that's finished with exquisite attention to detail. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections

or maybe it’s the universally loved colour and scent

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hence the intricate

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