Antique Civil War Era EAPG Early New England Pressed Glass “Door Knob” Salt

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Antique Civil War Era EAPG Early New England Pressed Glass “Door Knob” Salt :
$45.00

Antique early American pressedglass (EAPG) early New England region Victorian Gothic pressed glass open tablesalt dish whose hexagonal shape and small size has caused its title as ‘thedoor knob salt’ for its form closely anticipates the glass door knob form thatpredominated a few decades later.New England; Boston or Sandwich area, 1850-70. 2 1/8” tall by 3” wide at the top point to point. Notably good usage wear on the bottomand on the sides on the vertical corners.Guaranteed old and original; this is not a fake or reproduction. Verygood original condition noting a 1” under base rim chip with a ¼” chip oppositethat chip, again noting the attractive usage wear on the base and outer edgesof the sides and mentioning for accuracy a little usage or mold roughness onthe inner top rim probably from actual usage, as found. Please see photographs. As found in a York, Maine estate. Seeking things fresh found in attics? Please see our listings from currentestates in our sales and store, please check our ME page forupdates and a direct link to our antiques blog; The Chimney Cupboard..