OMN# 15139 Sunbeam AKA: Twin Snowshoes

SSNO453

Maker: U.S. Glass Company
References: eapgs.org; Lechner III, p. 161.; Heacock_1000 Toothpicks, Fig. 721, Heacock 5-156; Kamm 8-54.
Description: 

Two long, pointed ellipses (snowshoes) filled with diamond point, joined at the bottom and spreading to an arch at the top with a concave button between, topped by a row of vertical fanned rays. This motif appears three times around the shaker and between each is a lower triangle formed by the snowshoes, filled with hexagonal buttons in cane work. (Thanks to Mrs. Kamm for part of this description.).

Decoration: None reported
Shape: slightly concave column
Colors Known: Clear
Size: 3-1/4″ tall, 1-7/8″ wide.
Date/Era: Ca. 1912
Submitted By: Lockwood lk2019
Special Comments: 

A catalog image of this shaker can be found at eapgs.org.

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