Vintage Medco NYC Skyscraper Dial-A-Drink Cocktail Shaker 550 Art Deco Harry Gessler
Acquire this exceptional vintage Medco NYC Skyscraper Dial-A-Drink pressed glass cocktail shaker. Featuring iconic skyscraper silhouette and innovative dial-a-recipe red plastic lid, this Model 550 exemplifies Art Deco design and ingenious functionality that established Medco Products as a premier mid-century American barware manufacturer.
Prestigious Medco Heritage
Designed by Harry C. Gessler for Medco Products Company (1935-1952), the NYC Skyscraper series captured Manhattan's architectural glamour and sophisticated cocktail culture. These numbered models are highly collectible, representing an important chapter in American Art Deco barware innovation.
Dial-A-Recipe Innovation
The innovative red plastic lid dials up eight classic cocktail recipes with precise measurements: Martini, Manhattan, Bacardi, Tom Collins, Old Fashioned, Highland Fling, Stinger, and Whiskey Sour. The vertical pressed glass construction evokes Manhattan skyscrapers while creating dramatic light refraction.
Why You'll Appreciate It Medco Products: Premier American barware manufacturer Harry C. Gessler design: Renowned industrial designer Model 550: Numbered collectible Dial-a-recipe lid: Eight classic cocktails Art Deco era: 1935-1952 Excellent condition: No chips/cracks, bright recipe text Marked: "Medco - 550 NYC"
Perfect For
Art Deco collectors, vintage barware enthusiasts, cocktail culture connoisseurs, home bar displays, and discerning individuals seeking authentic Medco Products barware with iconic skyscraper design.
Condition & Details
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks
Dimensions: 3½" diameter × 12⅜" height
Era: 1935-1952
Maker: Medco Products Company, USA
Designer: Harry C. Gessler
Model: 550
Material: Pressed glass, red plastic dial-a-recipe lid
Marked: "Medco - 550 NYC" on bottom
Origin: Made in USA
Acquire this exceptional Medco NYC Skyscraper cocktail shaker—where Art Deco design meets cocktail culture innovation.