Featured is a wonderful EAPG Sugar Shaker in the Egg 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 Sugar Shaker was originally called a sugar sifter or sugar muffineer.
- The Sugar Shaker usually sat on the table alongside the table set and maybe the syrup pitcher. Everything you need for your breakfast was within arm’s reach.
- Pattern: The original manufacturers name for this pattern is Egg. This pattern is known as Egg.
- Color: This EAPG Sugar Shaker in the Egg pattern is satin opal ware glass with hand painted flowers.
- Design: plain egg-shaped body with hand painted flowers and leaves
- Sugar 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.
