Mt. Washington Glass Works (United States, 1837-1894)
Tomato / Melon Shaker
hand-painted enamel, white satin glass
2 ½” diameter x 2 1/8” height
Description & Notes: Mount Washington ribbed melon form salt with hand-enameled floral sprays. Colloquially referred to by collectors as a “tomato” shaker this examples features delicate pink and white flowers and unlike most examples the decoration is well executed with clearly defined branches, leaves, seeds and raised pedals.
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition – no damage, no repair. The screw cap fits tightly to the body as is typical.
Reference: Mt. Washington Art Glass by Betty Sisk, pp. 234, 243
