Napier "Tells You How" Two-Tone Cocktail Shaker – Silver & Gilt Dial

A rare and exceptional example of Napier’s legendary “Tells You How” cocktail shaker, this early 20th-century treasure elevates an icon of American barware with an opulent two-tone design. The brilliantly polished silver-plated exterior contrasts with a gilt (gold-plated) rotating recipe sleeve, so each engraved cocktail instruction gleams in warm gold against the cool silver finish.

The shaker’s patented design allows the body to rotate, revealing step-by-step recipes for timeless classics such as the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Side Car, and more. Beyond its functionality, this two-tone variation stands as one of the most collectible Napier creations—an extraordinary fusion of Art Deco style, craftsmanship, and cocktail history.

A statement piece for the serious mixologist, design collector, or connoisseur of fine vintage barware.

• Manufactured by the historic Napier Company
• Circa early 20th century
• Brilliant silver-plated body with gilt recipe sleeve (rare two-tone finish)
• Three-piece cocktail shaker design with strainer and lid; rotating recipe dial
• Engraved recipes for classic cocktails including the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Side Car, and more
• Height: 11"
• Made in America