Milk Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers

This is a pair of antique or vintage salt and pepper shakers, crafted from what appears to be milk glass, giving them an opaque, creamy white appearance. Each shaker is designed with a fluted or ribbed upper body, tapering from a wider mid-section down to a narrower base. The mid-section features a raised, circular medallion with an embossed floral or starburst pattern, adding a decorative element. The glass bodies show signs of age, with some discoloration and staining, particularly in the recessed areas of the fluting and around the embossed medallions, suggesting long-term use and accumulation of residue. The material is thick and sturdy, typical of glass manufacturing from earlier periods. The shakers are topped with tarnished silver-toned metal lids, likely brass or tin with a silver plating, which are domed with small holes for dispensing. The lids exhibit significant tarnishing, scratches, and some pitting, indicating their age and material. One lid appears to have more wear and oxidation than the other. The screw threads where the lids attach to the glass are visible, though the precise mechanism of attachment is not fully discernible. Based on the style, material, and visible wear, these shakers likely date from the late 19th to early 20th century. The craftsmanship appears to be industrial, but with attention to decorative detail, reflecting the popular aesthetic of the time.

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