Swizzle Stick / Drink Stirrers, Boston 1800 Club, Ship's Helm, Hard Plastic, East Boston MA, RARE, Vintage 1950s–60s

A 1950s–1960s Boston 1800 Club swizzle stick from East Boston, Massachusetts — hard plastic with a ship's helm at the top, a rare survivor from a waterfront club that never reopened after a 1971 fire.

• Venue: The Boston 1800 Club, East Boston, Massachusetts (closed 1971 after fire)
• Design: Ship's helm (wheel) top, rope-style font
• Material: Hard plastic, pastel
• Origin: USA
• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No issues noted. Please review all photos before purchasing — all sales final.

A rare gift for the swizzle stick collector, the Boston history enthusiast, or anyone who loves the objects that survive when the places themselves don't.

The Boston 1800 Club was no ordinary waterfront bar — and this swizzle stick is no ordinary find. Located in East Boston, the 1800 Club was a waterfront restaurant and nightclub with a sea-and-ships theme that included a floating cocktail lounge built as a replica of Donald McKay's famous clipper ship, the Flying Cloud. This piece features a ship's helm at the top and a rope-style font reading "1800 Club," in a soft pastel that evokes a perfect summer evening on the harbor. Swizzle sticks from defunct establishments are among the most sought-after by collectors, and this one has a story that matches its scarcity.

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