General Antiques and Collectibles Spring Auction
Lot 74:
Description
C-17470
c. 1900s/1910s; Joseph Blackington Co. – Meriden, CT Pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers stamped "J.B. 2452" to the underside, attributed to Joseph Blackington Co., a noted American silversmith active in Meriden, Connecticut during the early 1900s. Each shaker features a tapered hexagonal body rising to a domed pierced lid with ball finial, a classic design suited to formal dining tables of the Edwardian and early Art Deco eras.
The shakers show surface wear, tarnish, and spotting consistent with age and handling. Edges display light softening from use. Both retain original form with lids secure.
1.25" W x 1.25" D x 3.25" H
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