Miniature Luster Salt and Pepper Shakers

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

2022.1.109a and 2022.1.109b

2022.1.109a and 2022.1.109b

Name/Title

Miniature Luster Salt and Pepper Shakers

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.109

Description

These ceramic mini salt and pepper shakers are painted in a glazing style called "luster" which gives an iridescent finish. One has a cork intact, and the other's cork has been pushed inside the shaker body. They are both unmarked.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Set, Salt and Pepper

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Sets

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Of individual shaker

Height

1-9/16 in

Width

1-1/8 in

Weight

0.5 oz

Material

Ceramic