ANTIQUE L. BARTH & SON SUGAR SHAKER EARLY 1900'S

Description

A substantial size, silver plated, confectionery sugar shaker/dispenser made
by L. Barth & Son in the
early 1900's. Founded in 1868 by Leopold Barth, the company became
L. Barth & Son between
1900-1926,
and from 1931 on. The firm
was a major manufacturer
and supplier for restaurants, hotels,
and railroads.
This sugar shaker was originally made for a DELL RESTAURANT and that name has been defaced.
The shaker is marked MANUFACTURED AND PLATED BY L. BARTH & SON, NEW YORK,
NICKEL SILVER.
Height 5 in., base diameter 3 1/8 in., top diameter 2 3/8 in. The shaker has several
small
scratches and the
handle has two small dents. The top has some fine pebbling.
Please examine the photos carefully, they are
part of the description.