
Pair of clear pressed-glass open salt cellars / small condiment dishes
Estimated Value
$20-$60 for the pair
This appears to be a matched pair of small clear glass table items, likely open salt cellars or condiment dishes. Both pieces are made of pressed glass with vertical paneled sides and a faceted lower body. The bases show a starburst-style pressed pattern typical of utilitarian decorative glass from the late 19th or early 20th century. The larger piece has a more pronounced flared profile and deeper vertical ribbing, while the smaller piece has a simpler, rounded form with molded paneling. The glass is colorless and relatively thick, suggesting mass-produced tableware rather than fine crystal. No maker's mark is visible from the image.
Era
Late Victorian to Early 20th Century, approximately 1890s-1920s
Origin
Likely United States or England
Material
Pressed clear glass
Condition
Good overall condition with light surface wear and minor age-related clouding/abrasion; no obvious chips or cracks visible in the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Larger piece approximately 2.5-3 inches tall and 3-3.5 inches in diameter; smaller piece approximately 2-2.5 inches tall and 2.5-3 inches in diameter
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the style and wear are consistent with genuine antique or early vintage pressed glass, but the exact age and maker cannot be confirmed from the image alone
Provenance
Likely from a household table service set or hotel/restaurant service ware; exact maker and provenance are unknown without marks or a base view
Historical Significance
Pressed-glass salt cellars and small condiment dishes were widely used in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, reflecting the rise of affordable decorative tableware for middle-class households. They are representative of mass-produced domestic glassware from the period.
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