Featured is a wonderful EAPG Salt Shaker in the Torpedo 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 Thompson Glass Company number 17. This pattern is known as
- Color: This salt shaker in the Torpedo pattern is crystal glass.
- Design: circles, balls, ovals with diamonds or teardrops, octagons
- 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.