Aluminum Cocktail Shaker Set Cups Buenilum Start Price USD 99.99 Current Price USD 99.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 199.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location NW See more about 'Aluminum Cocktail Shaker Set Cups Buenilum' Description Buenilum Cocktail Shaker SetbyFrederick BuehnerYou are bidding on a very art deco, highly-collectible Buenilum cocktail shaker set by Frederick Buehner. The name Buenilum comes from a combination of the words Buehner and aluminum. The shaker measures 11-1/4 inches tall x 4-1/4 inches in diameter. The 4 matching cups measure 5-3/8 inches tall. The matching tray measures 12-3/16 inches in diameter. ca. 1947.I’m a passionate cocktail shaker collector. I've decided to release a portion of my collection so others can fortify their collection with truly unique and rare shakers. Over the past two decades, I have amassed a colossal assortment of highly collectible cocktail shakers, most of which are flawless and extremely rare. Astute collectors often scour antique and thrift shops and estate and garage sales for years to find these extraordinary pieces. Sizeable, premium collections of cocktail shakers and barware, such as the one I have listed on ebay, are real mother lodes! Click on the "View seller's other items" link and seize this opportunity to start your own collection or to fortify you current collection. Although I will not offer combined purchase discounts, I will combine shipping to save you money.The condition of this shaker set is impressive ... you won't find a better set! The shaker set has surface scratches from use and routine polishing. With minor effort, I could not remove the lid so ceased trying as I did not want to pop off the lucite finial. The entire set features a hammered finish, typical of Buehner's design.Stamped on the bottom of the shaker and tray:[Buenilum castle mark]B. W.BUENILUMThis cocktail shaker is featured on page 197 of "Vintage Barware Identification & Value Guide" by Stephen Visakay (1997). It was valued at $165-$195 10+ years ago when this book was published. Assuming 4% annual inflation, today's value would be $255-$300. But this valuation is for the cocktail shaker only - this ebay auction is for a rare and hard-to-find complete set!This item will ship within 48-hours of receipt of payment. Insurance is optional and recommended as the seller is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. If ground delivery is chosen by buyer, seller has option of using either DHL or UPS for ground shipping. Although I will not offer combined purchase discounts, I will combine shipping to save you money on multiple purchases if they are all purchased and paid within 24 hours of eachother.U.S. bidders only please. No shipping outside the U.S.  _gsrx_vers_236 (GS 5.0.3 (236)) Place a Bid!