Victorian Silver-Plated Salt/Pepper Shaker (1900s–1930s)

Description
A tall and elegant silver-plated table shaker, crafted with a fluted body and adorned base. The detailing features floral garlands and ribbed edging, giving it the refinement of Edwardian or late Victorian tableware. The perforated removable top allowed for fine salt or pepper service, blending practicality with design.

Usage (Then & Now)

• Then: A staple of genteel dining tables, often part of full silverware sets displayed proudly during formal dinners.

• Now: A collectible accent piece — charming in a vintage kitchen display, or still usable for serving with an old-world flourish.

Obscure Lore
In the early 1900s, such ornate shakers often came in pairs — salt and pepper “companions.” Some households even used one for sugar or spice at tea time, proof that elegance was not reserved just for grand banquets.

Modern Appeal
Compact, decorative, and versatile, this shaker makes a statement of taste and history. Its aged patina tells stories of candlelit dinners, china sets, and silver trays carried into rooms with carved wood and velvet curtains.