Many finds at today’s Estate Sale venture – but this 3 in one bar spoon takes the cake – or drink as it were!

3 in one spoon by Napier

More along the lines of the old money house would be this very interesting cocktail spoon, jigger and bottle opener by Napier. It was created in 1931 and adds that bit of conversation you might find yourself in during one of the feted cocktail parties you throw in your humble abode. Purchased for a farthing – or thereabouts I was happy to have this unusual piece in my arsenal of ‘inherited” goods – or the like.

Ad from Sun Times 1931

Nice cup gives you jigger amounts of 1.5, 1 and 1/2 oz measures. Bottle opener for the beer or what have you and the quintessential stirrer. But I digress, I’ll allow the “Queen of Sienna” who helps us out with her knowledge on her webpage (https://queenofsienna.wordpress.com/2018/09/03/napier-noveltiesgimmicks-and-gadgets/ )

by stating:

“There is quite a lag between the 1922 ad and the 1931 ad shown above for the three-in-one spoon. Again, this is still during prohibition and there is no mention of cocktails in the wording. They state “it is good for cooking as well as for preparing all kinds of beverages.” I believe Napier manufactured a sterling version of this spoon without the bottle opener.  The Meriden Daily Journal, December 21, 1931 edition, ran an article about local pilots being given Napier “silver jigger spoons”.  I’ve seen both versions of these spoons with “Patent Applied” or “Patent Pending” on them. I have never seen one with an actual patent number. It is interesting to note that a patent for a similar spoon was issued to J. A. Lavin on May 5, 1931.”

It was a good day indeedy.