WW1 Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham Circa 1920

WW1 Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham Circa 1920

A silver plated, brass and copper cocktail shaker on base of both inscribed and to the bottom of the upper section 'FAC-SIMILIE EIGHTEEN POUNDER SHRAPNEL SHELL PATENT APPLIED FOR IN AMERICA AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES. The removable silver plated shaker sitting in the brass shell case base, with a copper driving band to the lower base. A removable brass 'fuse cap' with measurements around the edge, with internal strainer. A rare piece 

Made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company circa 1920

An original