Featured I don’t think this shaker is for salt or pepper

Hi,
Approx 5.5” tall. I think this was for some type of liquid. I believe the London, sterling, date mark is for 1937

Vinegar? I was watching the history of food and they put all kinds of things on meat, that had essentially gone bad, so that it would be palatable. Eww! Lol. I guess ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

 

With all those holes it make me think something powdery. Any reason you're thinking liquid?

Other not salt or pepper shakers: muffineer, sugar caster, pounce pot?

 

luv that purple glass..

 

My first thought was a water sprinkler when ironing but sure would be a fancy one with a sterling head

 

I agree with @say_it_slowly & vote for a muffineer.

 

The water thing for ironing

was my first thought. It came with a collection of Muffineers. I guess the shape and smaller size is throwing me off. Thank you guys

 

Gotta look up pounce pot!

 

trust yer gut !!!

 

We always called them sugar shakers but i like muffineer so much better.!

 

Love that purple color

 

Yes, just saying Muffineer is fun. Lol

 

I don't think it's a pounce pot, which would generally have a concave top or a lip around its perimeter.
IMHO, muffineer/sugar shaker most likely. (Lots are mis-labeled as pounce pots.)
Pretty!!

 

I am used to seeing muffineers with more bulbous shapes on the vessel. But I learn new things here all the time.

 

Ugh!!! What did I miss? Listed this and got an offer within 3 minutes. Lol

 

why did u miss anything......someone saw it and wants it .......!.....?????

 

I always think I made a mistake when it goes so quickly. Lol.

 

how's about u try this.........

" I buy quality items , that when folks see em....they want em !!!!

& jack yer prices by %15..........

 

Maybe it was the color that made it more desirable.

 

it was to u & me !!

 

and a host of others who saw it ......!