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Most commonly found in milk glass, these shakers very rarely are found in lavender examples. They are believed to be irradiated milk glass pieces much like what can be done to old clear glass due to its manganese content. Some people do not believe that this can be done to milk glass and others do. The process has never been explained to me though. However, here are 4 examples of a non-production color for these four patterns and makers.
The left example I just picked up today in a local antique mall!
Not sure the pattern, but I've seen the pattern before.
The next is Crocus, maker unknown.
Next is Wild Rose, maker is Fostoria
Right is Roman Key Base, maker unknown.
Makes for an interesting collection!
Note: This does not mean that shakers cant be found in an honest lavender and amethyst colors. There are some actual known production pieces in these colors.
thanks for sharing; I never really thought about irradiating milk glass. The color is really nice. BTW, Millard named the pattern for the first piece 'Lobulated' and Dori Miles suggested that 'Lobulated Flower Bands' might be a better name; maker and OMN are unknown.
Thanks so much! You think I would know but just could not find it in my books.
I know about the milk glass thing. I never heard of it either and I communicated with a few people about it and got several opinions on it. But I am tending to believe it. I also mentioned this in my article this quarter in the WVMAG All About Glass magazine.
Gorgeous colour!...:-)
Gorgeous, love the color and all the shapes. So beautiful.
Just beautiful! You have the best collections! Just gorgeous
Thanks so much, they are unusual.
Many collectors of glass in general do not like it when people do this to glass and I agree. However, this was done and its rare to see this done to milk glass and shakers in general. It was done and there is nothing that can be done about it and as a shaker collector I find them very interesting and do not hesitate to pick them up when I do see them, which is rarely.