Featured are wonderful EAPG Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Virginia or Banded Portland 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.
- Some collectors choose to collect only certain motifs, maybe only flower or animal patterns.
- Some collectors just love EAPG and choose to collect whatever they find.
- Pattern: The original manufacturers name for this pattern is United States Glass Company Number 15071 Virginia. This pattern is known as Virginia or Banded Portland.
- Color: These salt and pepper shakers in the Virginia or Banded Portland are crystal glass.
- Design: a band around the middle with diamond points
- 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.
