Featured is a wonderful EAPG Salt Shaker in the Nail 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 one type of glass, such as, variegated, cased, satin, glossy or milk glass.
- Some collectors choose to collect only one salt shaker, others collect only pairs.
- Pattern: The original manufacturers name for this pattern is United States Glass Company Number 15002. This pattern is known as Nail or Recessed Pillar or Thumbprint Band.
- Color: This EAPG Salt Shaker in the Nail pattern is crystal glass with ruby stain.
- Design: ovals, spears or darts that look like nails
- 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.
