Vintage Cut Glass Pepper Shaker with Embossed Sterling Silver Lid, 7 cm

A charming vintage pepper shaker with a finely cut glass body and an embossed sterling silver lid. The clear glass has an elegant baluster-shaped form with diamond-cut and foliate detailing, creating an attractive play of light across the surface.

The removable sterling silver lid is decorated with raised floral and scrolling motifs and retains its original perforations for serving. Compact yet visually detailed, this pepper shaker is a lovely addition to a curated collection of vintage tableware, dressing-table accessories or decorative silver-mounted glass.

Details

Item: Vintage pepper shaker
Material: Cut glass with sterling silver lid
Decoration: Diamond-cut and foliate glass pattern with embossed floral and scroll decoration to the lid
Date / Period: Vintage, 20th century
Height: Approx. 7 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with light age-related surface wear and natural patina to the sterling silver lid, consistent with previous use. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Silver-mounted glass condiment shakers were popular table accessories throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Their appeal lies in the combination of practical use and decorative presentation, with cut-glass bodies often paired with silver lids to bring a refined detail to the dining table.

This example is particularly attractive for its compact baluster shape, intricate cut-glass pattern and embossed sterling silver lid. It is suitable for use, display or inclusion within a curated collection of vintage tableware.

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