Details: This is an exquisite antique grated cheese dispenser. It is etched blown glass and sterling silver, from American silver manufacturer, Frank M. Whiting, (1878- 1940). It has an elegant, timeless design, worthy of your most special occasions. This style shaker has a pointed finial top and 12 large holes to dispense grated Parmesan or other grated cheeses and condiments. The delicately etched blown glass, paired with a sterling silver holloware base, and screw top, combines functionality with classic craftsmanship, making it an ideal addition to antique tableware collections, or a distinguished gift for connoisseurs of fine serveware. If you enjoy the finer things in life, this may become your everyday shaker.
Material: Sterling Silver, Blown Glass
Dimensions: 5.75 inches Tall, 2.75 inches in Diameter
Condition: Antique - Used. Excellent Condition. There are no scratches, chips or dents. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT NEW, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.
F. M. Whiting & Co was founded in in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, originally a partnership under the name "Holbrook, Whiting & Albee" in 1876. At the end of two years, Mr. Whiting bought the interests of Holbrook and Albee, the son's partners, and formed a new firm under the name "Frank M. Whiting & Co" in 1878. He became a major manufacturer of sterling silver flatware and holloware with many of their intricate flatware designs still sought after today. The Frank M. Whiting Company became a division of the Ellmore Silver Company in 1940. They continued to make flatware using the Whiting name until closing in 1960.
