Being offered is an antique sterling-silver-topped crystal shaker, likely intended for sugar, pepper, or another fine condiment. Its proportions and decorative style are consistent with 20th-century Birks tableware, known for combining heavy cut crystal with finely finished sterling tops.
The body is made of clear, high-quality cut crystal with a rounded, bulbous form that narrows slightly toward the neck and the base.
The hand-cut decoration features:
Floral motifs, including deeply etched flowers with radiating petals.
Oval cartouche-style panels, each containing a smaller engraved flower.
Vertical leaf-like cuts that create a repeating, symmetrical rhythm around the piece.
A garland or wreath band encircling the upper area, composed of small linked blossoms.
The crystal is thick and refracts light strongly, giving it a bright, faceted appearance.
The top is made of high-polished sterling silver, smooth and domed, with a rounded silhouette typical of Birks’ mid-century silverwork.
The shiny surface creates strong reflections; in the image it reflects the room and the person taking the photo (not identified, per safety policy).
The cap likely screws on, as was standard for Birks condiment shakers.
Being offered is an antique sterling-silver-topped crystal shaker, likely intended for sugar, pepper, or another fine condiment. Its proportions and decorative style are consistent with 20th-century Birks tableware, known for combining heavy cut crystal with finely finished sterling tops.
The body is made of clear, high-quality cut crystal with a rounded, bulbous form that narrows slightly toward the neck and the base.
The hand-cut decoration features:
Floral motifs, including deeply etched flowers with radiating petals.
Oval cartouche-style panels, each containing a smaller engraved flower.
Vertical leaf-like cuts that create a repeating, symmetrical rhythm around the piece.
A garland or wreath band encircling the upper area, composed of small linked blossoms.
The crystal is thick and refracts light strongly, giving it a bright, faceted appearance.
The top is made of high-polished sterling silver, smooth and domed, with a rounded silhouette typical of Birks’ mid-century silverwork.
The shiny surface creates strong reflections; in the image it reflects the room and the person taking the photo (not identified, per safety policy).
The cap likely screws on, as was standard for Birks condiment shakers.
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