A large silver plated bar compendium in the form of an arrow with six cocktail recipes engraved into one side of the body, a jigger at one end with a bottle opener and "heads or tails" spinner near the point. This is the most rare of all of the Napier bar tool piece, and super a looking Art Deco bar piece. The large flat arrow has a heart shaped opening in the tail to open beer bottles, and is a very handy size so as not to be misplaced!
The body of the opener has a list of the classic bar cocktails, and how to make them engraved into it. It features the icons from the period: Alexander, Bacardi, Bronx, Dry Martini, Manhattan and Side Car. The spinner on the end is a very unusual addition. It is no doubt there for drinking games. The chance to add a little spice to an evenings festivity's!
The piece is in superb condition throughout, with no signs of wear. It was made in America by the experts in the barware field at the time; Napier. They made a vast quantity of product from jewellery to home wares, and especially barware. They produced some of the most iconic pieces of barware in America, and are highly collected today such as the Penguin and the Tells you How, to name two. This compendium is no exception. Many pieces by Napier were mass produced. This piece, however, is very rarely seen. Stamped on the underside "Napier Silver Plate". Made in America, circa 1930's.