Cocktail shaker

[tang]

Wondered if anyone could help with this. Old cocktail shaker (well I've had it 30+ yrs and it was old when I got it). Have now managed to take a half readable pic of the hallmark - T.W & S with a swan pic in between the W and the S. Don't know if it's silver or silver plate or whether it is worth selling?

[wev]

Thomas Wilkinson & Sons of Birmingham England; good quality silverplaters.

[tang]

Thank you SO much! Wow I cannot believe that I just joined this morning with my rambling question and got a reply so quickly!

Is it worth me trying to sell it do you think? And should I clean it up? I am getting rid of as much of my stuff as poss before moving abroad later this year - intend to carboot most of it but have a few things I am unsure whether they are worth anything or not.

Thank you again and happy new year!

[wev]

Well, shaken drinks are quite popular these days, as is vintage bar equipment, so somebody would probably be interested. As said, Wilkinson made quality goods and your shaker has a good form. Clean it gently, but don't over-polish it. Use a good silver cream -- Wright's is my choice.