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Salt and Pepper Shakers

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1940

GUSN

GUSN-50944

Description

Each has a baluster-shaped uncolored body, etched with rose sprays. They are banded and notched on a stepped circular foot.The tops are domed and pierced with shaped pointed finials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltshakers
etching (corroding)
etching (printing process)
glass (material)
sterling silver
silver (metal)
floral patterns
Glass
Etched
Sterling Silver
Floral
SET, SHAKER

Inscription

Stamped on the bottom foot are three heraldic shields with symbols.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1986.552.1,2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.375 (H), 1.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.552.1-2

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