{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-trent-silverplate-salt-pepper-shakers-c-1910-1930","title":"Pair of Antique TRENT Silverplate Salt \u0026 Pepper Shakers (c. 1910–1930)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eA pair of early 20th-century silverplate salt and pepper shakers by TRENT, designed in a tall, tapering pedestal form with embossed grapevine detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eThe bodies are sculptural rather than cylindrical, narrowing through the stem before flaring gently at the base. The domed tops are pierced in a traditional pattern, and the midsection features raised clusters of grapes framed by scrolling leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eThey carry the weight and presence of proper early American tableware — decorative, but still restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eMaker \u0026amp; Mark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eStamped on underside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e→ TRENT (crown over oval)\u003cbr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e→ SILVERPLATE\u003cbr data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e→ “S” designation mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eTRENT silverplate pieces were produced in the United States during the early 20th century, often in Colonial Revival and grapevine motifs that were popular between 1910 and the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eThese are silverplated, not sterling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003eDuring the early 1900s, American dining culture leaned heavily into revivalist motifs — grapes, garlands, classical forms. Silverplate allowed households to achieve the appearance of sterling service without the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eSalt and pepper shakers in pedestal form were common on formal tables of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eThese reflect that era precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eHonest antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e→ Visible plate wear with warm brass tone showing through\u003cbr data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e→ Interior oxidation consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003e→ No major crushing or structural damage visible\u003cbr data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e→ Tops intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eThe wear is consistent with use and age rather than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003eMaker: TRENT\u003cbr data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eMaterial: Silverplate\u003cbr data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eEra: c. 1910–1930\u003cbr data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003eHeight: (confirm)\u003cbr data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003ePattern: Grapevine \/ foliate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eThese are not minimal table shakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eThey bring presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003eOn a dining table, they immediately add structure. On a bar cart, they bring weight and age. Styled in a kitchen with wood cabinetry, they introduce contrast and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eThe visible plate wear actually enhances them — it softens the shine and makes them feel lived-in rather than showroom polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003eThey work especially well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3816\"\u003e• Traditional interiors\u003cbr data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003e• Colonial Revival settings\u003cbr data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e• Layered, collected dining spaces\u003cbr data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3776\"\u003e• Moody kitchens with darker cabinetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003eThey add history without becoming theatrical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944117178473,"sku":null,"price":81.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/9ED92530-8986-458D-9697-46E8E8DECEEC_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771826341","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/pair-of-antique-trent-silverplate-salt-pepper-shakers-c-1910-1930","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}