Salt and Pepper Shakers, Pressed Glass Diamond Pattern with Red Bakelite Tops, USA, Vintage 1940s–1950s

Bakelite and glass — two of the great materials of the American mid-century table — meet in these compact, pointed-top individual shakers.

• Maker: USA (design patent 120547)
• Materials: Pressed glass with red Bakelite tops
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.25" tall (with lid) x approx. 1.5" diameter
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage, 1940s–1950s (discontinued)
• Condition: Very good — one lid shows the beginning of a hairline crack; both tops are on very tight and were not forced open; no chips or cracks on glass. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Pressed in a cut diamond pattern and topped with pointed red Bakelite lids, each with a single hole, delicate enough to double as sugar shakers. The base is embossed "Made in USA, Des Pat 120547," confirming the design patent.

Small in scale, they're ideally suited to a breakfast tray, a bedside table, or an intimate table setting — a charming collectible for the Bakelite enthusiast or vintage Americana lover, and a genuinely useful little set for the right table.

Bakelite-topped glassware was a hallmark of 1940s and 50s American kitchenware, prized for its bold color and durability at a time when plastics were still a novel luxury material.

We also carry a matching yellow Bakelite-topped diamond and stars pattern set — browse our shop to compare both.