What is this measuring devise for?&for what?? some help please!(alot of pics!)

tokenhead · Nov 14, 2009

What is this measuring devise for?&for what?? some help please!(alot of pics!)

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,Hello everybody !!!...I have had this for awhile,found it in a dump,above ground.I know NAPIER CO. made alot of utilitarian ware,bar,service,flatware,etc.So i thought this was for a 5th.of whiskey,vodka,whatever.but it is solid.It looks like a pourer but is not.When i depress the"handle"nothing really happen's ! the bar just moves some.It doesn't set in a bottle...So doe's any body have any thought's?question's?? I'd be glad to hear them.Thanks all for looking&listening...HH ALL !!! :read2:

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frogwizard · Nov 14, 2009

Re: What is this measuring devise for?&for what?? some help please!(alot of pics!)

Silver Plated Napier “Speed Fill” Jigger. This jigger has marks on the sides at ½ oz intervals and a lever that allows the liquor to drain into your glass through the spout at the bottom. You would hold this over your glass, fill to the desired level, squeeze to let the liquid run into your glass and then pour in the next ingredient. This would be perfect for accurate measuring in a busy bar.

Mackaydon · Nov 14, 2009

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Priced at $50 here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JH1406-Napier-S...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca60bdb60

Tony in SC · Nov 14, 2009

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Great ID guys. You don't need one when you're drinking Moonshine

. Tony

tokenhead · Nov 15, 2009

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frogwizard said:
Silver Plated Napier “Speed Fill” Jigger. This jigger has marks on the sides at ½ oz intervals and a lever that allows the liquor to drain into your glass through the spout at the bottom. You would hold this over your glass, fill to the desired level, squeeze to let the liquid run into your glass and then pour in the next ingredient. This would be perfect for accurate measuring in a busy bar.

,Look's the same but as i said in my post mine is SOLID .,there is no way liquid can run through mine handle squeezed or not.that is EXACTLY what i thought? it was when i found it,a liquir bottle pourer of sorts... :thumbsup:

,HH ALL&Thank's for input ALL!

frogwizard · Nov 15, 2009

Re: What is this measuring devise for?&for what?? some help please!(alot of pics!)

Yours might be stuck shut. When you squeeze the handle, the piece that is at the spout should move. It should open to let liquid thru.

tokenhead · Nov 15, 2009

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frogwizard said:
Yours might be stuck shut. When you squeeze the handle, the piece that is at the spout should move. It should open to let liquid thru.

When i squeeze the handle nothing happens,minor movement of bar,look at last 3 pic(not 3rd.)there is a brass seat in it...its not stuck(tried many times to push through) it's odd...the handle has no reason for operation...peice missing?

Woodland Detectors · Nov 15, 2009

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Well it's supposed to. Put a little lubricating oil on it if you must see it work. Great ID and cool find.

frogwizard · Nov 15, 2009

Re: What is this measuring devise for?&for what?? some help please!(alot of pics!)

Look at 8th pic. The brass looking piece inside the spout should move when handle is squeezed. Notice that handle is at an angle down. When squeezed, it pushes the brass looking piece down enough to let liquid go into glass.

intimer · Nov 15, 2009

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i believe i've had one of these but mine had a flaired end added to the small end. the hole went clear through and it would stand.

cool item. get it working. and some things need measuring but the good stuff don't!!!!

tokenhead · Nov 16, 2009

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frogwizard said:
Look at 8th pic. The brass looking piece inside the spout should move when handle is squeezed. Notice that handle is at an angle down. When squeezed, it pushes the brass looking piece down enough to let liquid go into glass.

,In pic 5 that is what i'm doing...maybe i'll try a lubricant as mentioned in another reply,THANKS ALL&HH !!! :read2:

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Bigcypresshunter · Nov 16, 2009

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green solved check?

tokenhead · Nov 16, 2009

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bigcypresshunter said:
green solved check?

I was going to "solve" it but,Well we know what it is thats for sure !iI guess i'll just have to figure out why it doesn't work.As alway's your info.&knowledge is valued ! :thumbsup:

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intimer · Nov 16, 2009

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i been thinking. mine the inside would raise when squeezed. you could see this from inside the cup area.

i also believe the lever on mine would slip out of place and need to be put back, i think only once.

hope this helps a little.

i'm thinking if you were to remove the lever from its slot and force the center up. it may loosen the center so it can be activated by the lever. likely it is stuck, but the lever action is not sufficient to make the inside piece to raise.

when the inside raise it would have a cut out section allowing the 'alcohol' to flow into the stem thing and into the ice!!! :tongue3:

aaaaaaa · Nov 16, 2009

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It was probably dumped because it didn't work?

intimer · Nov 16, 2009

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so simple in its movement it's got to be stuck? maybe :dontknow:

tokenhead · Nov 17, 2009

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intimer said:
i been thinking. mine the inside would raise when squeezed. you could see this from inside the cup area.

i also believe the lever on mine would slip out of place and need to be put back, i think only once.

hope this helps a little.

i'm thinking if you were to remove the lever from its slot and force the center up. it may loosen the center so it can be activated by the lever. likely it is stuck, but the lever action is not sufficient to make the inside piece to raise.

when the inside raise it would have a cut out section allowing the 'alcohol' to flow into the stem thing and into the ice!!!

,I agree W/you...i'm still playing with it because i want to use it&shine it up ofcourse ! i cook for a living&my kitchen is decorated w/old&antiques cooking items,hand mixers,measuring units,spatulas,etc.thanks for your input :thumbsup:

,HH ALL !!! :read2:

frogwizard · Nov 17, 2009

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Intimer, you are correct in that it does raise up when handle is squeezed. I don't know why I said it went down. I stand corrected.