
Pressed Glass Bullet-Shaped Condiment Shaker
This item is a crystalline glass shaker, standing approximately 4 to 5 inches tall, featuring a distinct bullet or dome-shaped silhouette. It is constructed from a heavy transparent glass, likely soda-lime or lead-free crystal, featuring a common early-to-mid 20th-century pressed glass pattern. The design consists of vertical fluting around the base transitioning into a stylized fan or feather-like geometric motif that decorates the rounded crown. The top of the dome features a singular or small cluster of perforated holes for dispensing contents such as salt, pepper, or powdered sugar. The base appears to be a separate threaded or friction-fit component, though the bottom plate is not fully visible, suggesting it may have a plastic or metal stopper. The glass shows good clarity with no immediate evidence of 'sick' or cloudy glass, but there are visible minor surface scratches and potential flea-bite chips along the sharp edges of the pressed pattern, consistent with household use. The craftsmanship reflects mass-produced American Brilliant Style era (ABP) reproductions often found in the 1940s-1960s. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or signatures from this angle, which is typical for utility tableware of this period.
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Estimated Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Tableware and Glassware
Appraised On
February 28, 2026
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Item Description
This item is a crystalline glass shaker, standing approximately 4 to 5 inches tall, featuring a distinct bullet or dome-shaped silhouette. It is constructed from a heavy transparent glass, likely soda-lime or lead-free crystal, featuring a common early-to-mid 20th-century pressed glass pattern. The design consists of vertical fluting around the base transitioning into a stylized fan or feather-like geometric motif that decorates the rounded crown. The top of the dome features a singular or small cluster of perforated holes for dispensing contents such as salt, pepper, or powdered sugar. The base appears to be a separate threaded or friction-fit component, though the bottom plate is not fully visible, suggesting it may have a plastic or metal stopper. The glass shows good clarity with no immediate evidence of 'sick' or cloudy glass, but there are visible minor surface scratches and potential flea-bite chips along the sharp edges of the pressed pattern, consistent with household use. The craftsmanship reflects mass-produced American Brilliant Style era (ABP) reproductions often found in the 1940s-1960s. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or signatures from this angle, which is typical for utility tableware of this period.
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