Vintage Mad Men-Era Etched Flying Ducks Glass Cocktail Shaker with Chrome & Stainless Steel Top | Toronto

Most cocktail shakers today are stainless steel and forgettable. This one isn't. The vintage flying ducks etching wraps the glass body in the kind of playful, mid-century motif that home bars have been missing since the Mad Men era ended, and the chrome-topped lid still pours as smoothly as it did the day it was made. Whether it's holding court on a bar cart in Toronto or anchoring a home bar anywhere across Canada, it turns "let's have a drink" into a small occasion.
Features:
- Etched flying ducks motif on clear glass — a hallmark pattern of Mad Men-era barware design
- Chrome and stainless steel lid with integrated strainer and pour spout
- Solid glass body built for genuine daily use, not just display
- Professionally cleaned and inspected for a tight seal and smooth pour
- Compact bar-cart footprint that pairs easily with existing MCM glassware and decanters
A Design Story Worth Toasting To
Flying duck-etched shakers were a fixture of North American home bars through the 1950s and '60s, when entertaining at home meant a proper bar cart, a good record, and glassware with personality. The motif — ducks in flight circling the glass — became a quiet signature of the era's playful, optimistic approach to design. Paired with a chrome top, it's a small object that captures a big moment in design history.
Style Notes
This shaker slots effortlessly into an MCM home bar in Toronto, Ottawa, or Burlington, whether styled alongside Danish teak barware, a vintage bar cart, or modern glassware for a mixed-era look. It works equally well as a functional piece for actual cocktail hour or as a striking, story-rich object on open shelving.
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DIMENSIONS:
| Height | 10.5" |
| Width = Depth |
4" |
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CONDITION AND RESTORATION REPORT:
- In excellent conditionÂ
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At Vintage Home Boutique we understand that sometimes it's tough to visualize an item in your home. So we stand behind our items and offer returns within 7 days of purchase, with proof of purchase, on all full priced vintage furniture. Beyond 7 days from purchase, items will not be accepted for refunds under any conditions.Â
Discounted and sale items, accessories, furniture care and customized items are final sale and not refundable under any conditions.Â
Please note:
- The items must be in the condition they left the shop and we will verify condition with the pictures we have.Â
- All refunds will be charged a fee based upon the credit card used for the transaction. This fee is the interchange credit card fee we are charged by the credit card company and is not returned to us upon the refund. The fee can range from 2.4% of the total sale ( including taxes) to 5%. Fees are always subject to changes by your credit card provider.
- Vintage Home Boutique always reserves the right to decline a refund or charge a greater percentage of the total paid as an administrative fee.Â
We are often asked, do you deliver? The answer is YES! Delivery and shipping is available across Canada. We ship accessories across the country using Canada Post. For accessories, the cost will vary based on where you live and the weight of the shipment.Â
We have different furniture delivery options, depending on where you live. Please note you must be able to assist to bring the item into your home, if you live outside of the GTA.Â
Ontario:
| Â City | Rate | Frequency |
| Toronto | $140 | Daily - 7 days a week |
| GTA | $250 | Daily - 7 days a week |
| Ottawa & Area |
$400 |
Second week of every month* |
| Kingston & Area | $350 | Second week of every month* |
| London & Area | $350 | Third week of every month* |
| Windsor & Area |
$400 |
Third week of every month* |
Please note:
- The GTA is defined the area outside of the city of Toronto, west to Hamilton. East to Oshawa. North to Barrie.
- Full service delivery is:
- 2 movers
- Your items are blanket wrapped and secured in transport
- Your items are unwrapped and brought into the main floor room of choice in the position of your choice.
- There are additional fees for:
- Each additional item on the same delivery ($20/ item). A set of dining chairs are considered 1 itemÂ
- Assembly ($60/ hr)
- Any additional floors beyond the main/ entry level
- Buildings without elevators - Yes there are still some left!
- We group multiple deliveries for the Ottawa/ Kingston & London/ Windsor markets. As such we reserve the right to reschedule shipments so as to keep the rates low. Direct delivery of your item is also possibleÂ
All other cities in Canada:
Shipping is exclusively handled through a delivery service that runs across the country every 2 months. You must be able to assist to bring the items into your home.Â
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General Guidelines:
- All deliveries must be scheduled within 7 days of purchase unless previously arranged. For items held longer than 7 days without previous agreement, there is a non-refundable, $150/ week or partial week fee.
- For all deliveries we only connect you with the service provider. The delivery service schedules and is responsible for care and condition of the product once it leaves the store.
- For shipments outside of Canada: Contact Us and we will connect you with our crate packer and shipping service.Â
- Clients are responsible to ensure all items and pieces are removed from the truck
- Do not sign for the delivery as acceptable if there is an issue with the item or the crate.
- Even if the item is crate shipped you are required to be home to accept the delivery. Wooden crates do not protect valuables from rain!
- Note ANY issues on the service providers form. Do not sign that the delivery was acceptable.
- Claims are to be directed to the delivery service within 24 hours of the item arriving in your home. Failure to do so will likely result in your claim being denied by the service.
- Vintage Home Boutique Ltd. cannot support your delivery claim in any way. We are happy to follow up and speak with the providers on your behalf, however they are 3rd party companies with their own operating polices.Â
ACCESSORIES: All lighting, mirrors and ceramics are hand delivered using our moving services. All other accessories are shipped via Canada Post. These items are insured for retail value.
FURNITURE CARE: All furniture care is shipped via Canada Post. These items are insured for retail value up to $100.
We know these are heirloom pieces and as such have partnered with reliable and trustworthy organizations that offer reasonable rates. All of our delivery and shipping services are fully insured and bonded.Â
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