Salt and Pepper Shakers

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Entry/Object ID

2010.9.67 A-B

Description

Pair of salt and pepper shakers in the shape of pheasants. Continental sterling silver. Unidentified manufacturer. Pheasants sit on an oval base, heads lift off. One weighs 15 oz, one weighs 14 oz.

Collection

HISTORY / HOUSEHOLD

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

One stamped GERMANY; 800 with a crown over R and indistinct maker's mark. The other stamped with 800.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Saltshaker

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Shaker, Pepper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Condiment

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Length

14-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

One weighs 15 oz, one weighs 14 oz.

Parts

Count

2

Material

STERLING SILVER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good