Salt and Pepper Shakers, Hazel Atlas, Newport Platonite White with Metal Lids, Milk Glass, Vintage

• Vintage Salt & Pepper Shakers, Newport Platonite / Hairpin Footed Glass with Metal Lids, Milk Glass, Tableware, Pressed Glass Serveware,  (Discontinued)
• Brand: Hazel Atlas
• Made in West Virginia, USA 
• Vintage: 1936 – 1940
• Details:  This is a delightful set of Platonite Glass Salt & Pepper Shakers with metal lids.  Many call this pattern Hairpin, but Hazel Atlas called it Newport.  Also, these are typically listed as Milk Glass, but it's actually a special opaque glass made by Hazel Atlas from 1936- 1940, called Platonite. It is more translucent than Milk Glass and stronger too.  These are the kind of details that matters to serious collectors and we take it seriously too. These are not marked, but we know they are genuine Hazel Atlas.  The metal lids are not in great condition, please see below for details.  Perfect for your favorite collector, or as kitchen decor.      
• Material:  Platonite Glass
• Dimensions:  4.5 inches Tall
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Good Vintage Condition.  There are no chips, cracks, or scratches on the glass. The metal lids are showing a lot of wear, corrosion due to salt and time.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. All Sales Final. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

The Hazel Atlas Corporation was founded in 1885 Wellsburg, WV, by Charles N. Brady and C.H. Tallman.  The name "Hazel" was suggested by someone in their family, because they thought it had a nice sound. Originally producing only glass inserts used in zinc lids needed for canning jar closures, they grew into the largest glass-container manufacturer in the world.  They moved to Washington, PA, eventually expanding to:  Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Alabama, California, New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Rochester, Cleveland and San Francisco.  They enjoyed a rich history, with many ups and downs.  In 1956 they were acquired by the Continental Can Company.  At the time, Hazel Atlas was the third largest glass container manufacturer in the United States, unfortunately this move lead to their demise.  It is said that bad leadership, greed and anti-trust issues contributed to their problems.  Continental Can Company sold Hazel Atlas Glass to Brockway Glass in 1965. The Wheeling WV building was donated to the West Liberty State College in 1966.