Party Serveware Appraisal

Vintage Pump-Action Shot Dispenser with Serving Tray and Glasses

This is a vintage-style party dispenser set, likely intended for shot service. The primary components visible are a circular, aluminum serving tray, a central pump-action dispenser, and several small shot glasses. The serving tray is round with a polished, reflective finish, showing some minor surface scuffs or dulling consistent with age and use. Its outer perimeter features a stylized, wavy, or scalloped edge, providing a decorative element. Attached to or integrated with the tray is a clear glass insert with a molded, swirling relief pattern, which serves as a resting place for the shot glasses and possibly a drip tray. The central dispenser column appears to be made of chromed metal, featuring a ribbed or fluted body. It has a prominent red, circular knob on top, likely for operating the pump mechanism. Surrounding the base of the dispenser are multiple small, clear shot glasses, each with a colored band at its base (red, green, blue), suggesting different drink types or personalization. Some glasses appear to be missing or out of place from a full set. The overall condition suggests a well-used but cared-for item, with visible patina on the metal and potential for wear to the chromed finish. The design points to a mid-20th century aesthetic, possibly 1950s or 1960s, a period known for novelty barware.