MARK OF NAPIER, MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT, 20TH CENTURY

The 'Penguin' shaker was designed by Emil Schuelke, produced by the Napier Company, and launched at New York's Hammacher Schlemmer store in September 1936. Officially known as "The Penguin - a bird of a shaker" this model became one of the most popular designs.
Another 'Penguin' shaker sold, Christie's, London, 5 September 2013, lot 58. A further example is in the collection of The Dallas Museum of Art.