Featured is a wonderful EAPG Castor Set in the Aurora or Vertical Optic Pattern.
- EAPG stands for Early American Pattern Glass which dates from 1850 until 1914.
- EAPG is clear or colored pressed glass made in tableware or glassware matched sets.
- There were many glass factories producing beautiful pattern glass during the Victorian era.
- The Castor Set was lovely as well as useful.
- The Castor Set usually sat on the table alongside the table set and maybe the syrup pitcher. Everything you need for your meal was within arm’s reach.
- Pattern: The original manufacturers name for the base is Elson Glass Company Number 94. The original bottles manufacturers name for this pattern is Northwood Glass Company number 285 Aurora. This pattern is known as Aurora or Vertical Optic.
- Color: These Castor Set bottles are in the Aurora or Vertical Optic pattern. They are rubina crystal glass bottles. The base is crystal glass.
- Design: plain body bottles with a slight rib, the holder has oval circles with lines
- Castor Sets are particularly desirable pieces to collect because they are beautiful and display the pattern well.
- There is an Antique Glass Salt and Sugar Shaker Collector’s Society. The Society promotes and supports the collecting of shakers and provides education for both members and non-members.
