Uranium shaker

Antique Dithridge Custard Uranium Glass “Sunset” Salt Shaker – Late 19th Century

Rare and highly collectible Dithridge & Co. custard uranium glass salt shaker, featuring the elegant and iconic “Sunset” pattern. Produced in the late 1800s, this piece glows beautifully under UV light, showcasing its genuine uranium content—an eye-catching gem for any antique glass collection.

Details:
• Maker: Dithridge & Co. (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Pattern: “Sunset”
• Color: Custard uranium glass (glows under blacklight)
• Circa: 1880s–1890s
• Original metal lid (light wear consistent with age)
• Molded pattern with fine detail and excellent opalescence
• No chips or cracks; excellent condition for its age

This Victorian-era shaker is not only a functional relic of 19th-century dining but also a luminous example of early American pressed glass craftsmanship. A rare find for glass collectors, uranium glass enthusiasts, or those curating historical kitchenware.