Topic: Uranium and Amber Etched Glass Decanter? Unknown

[Paul S.]

thanks Chris - very nice pieces in your links.

Looking in the books, it appeared that cocktail items were often similar to this with the inverted baluster shape, and the large diameter opening seemed unlike a standard decanter.            The pouring lip is also a feature of cocktail pieces, I believe.
However, the overall shape is probaly found on many 1920's - 1930's drinks related items and, it seems, on large condiment containers.

[Otis Orlando]

Hi all, well, I would have never of thought, mine might be a cocktail shaker and trust it to be you to have the glasses that go with it too  .   Thanks for the info. Christine.  'Optic ribbing' sounds better.   I will have to remember that one.  Due to the uncertainty of origin, could Germany be a possible route to go down also?   Even though this decanter looks nothing like mine I am just curious as to reasons for likely it being American  .

http://www.pullmangallery.com/item/26/49/1654/Twelve-sided-glass-cocktail-shaker,-1930s

[Lustrousstone]

It might be American; this colour combo was fairly common there in the 1930s.

[Otis Orlando]

Thanks for you help.  Appreciated!