Cocktail Shaker

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Name/Title

Cocktail Shaker

Description

Lidded silver color cocktail shaker given to Melvin Truffo as finisher in 1931 Golden Gate Swim. Truffo finished 5th in that swim. Engraving: Dolphin S & B Club - Golden Gate Swim - 1931 - won by - Melvin Truffo. Shaker is electroplated nickel silver by Bernard Rice and Sons. Text under lid: "Apollo E.P.N.S - Made in USA by - Bernard Rice and Sons" and numbered "4318" Text under base: "P A ? D May 13,1924?

Use

Photos and information sent in by Tracey Worthley, granddaughter of Melvin Truffo, 12/15/22. This is a family treasure!

Made/Created

Date made

1931

Notes

Cataloged by Morgan Kulla 12/15/22

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Golden Gate Swim