A set of eight miniature individual salt shakers, featuring clear glass bodies with a deeply molded diamond and criss-cross geometric pattern. Each shaker is of a compact, square-profile form and is fitted with a dome-shaped silver-toned metal cap perforated with small holes for dispensing. The undersides of the glass bodies are finished with an elegant starburst design, typical of early-to-mid 20th-century table glass.

Historical & Style Details

• Subject / Sitter / Source: Individual salt shakers
• Period: Early 20th Century
• Material / Technique: Pressed glass, metalwork
• Materials: Glass, metal
• Decorative Details: Diamond-cut pattern, starburst base, domed caps
• Colour & Surface: Clear glass, tarnished silver-toned metal
• Condition: Moderate tarnish and patina to the metal caps; glass bodies appear free of major chips or cracks with minor shelf wear to the bases.

History

Individual or personal salt shakers became highly popular during the late Victorian era and into the early 20th century, replacing the traditional open salt cellar on formal dining tables for reasons of hygiene and convenience. Sets of this type were widely produced by American and European glass manufacturers to accompany elegant tableware services of the period.