Featured is a wonderful EAPG Salt Shaker in the Heart 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 a large number of glass factories producing beautiful pattern glass during the Victorian era.
- Some collectors choose to collect only one manufacturing company such as, Northwood, Riverside, or Iowa Glass.
- Pattern: The original manufacturers name for this pattern is Dithridge and Company Number .59. This pattern is known as Heart.
- Color: This EAPG Salt Shaker in the Heart pattern is opaque white milk glass.
- Design: hearts with filigree and ribs
- Salt Shakers are particularly desirable pieces to collect because they are small yet 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.
