VTG 1950s Japan Hanging Glass Strawberry Salt & Pepper Shaker Set CADMIUM GLOWS For Sale

VTG 1950s Raimond Silver Hanging Strawberry Salt & Pepper Shaker Set CADMIUM GLASS Mint

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Brand: Raimond Silver Mfg. Co. / Leonard Silver

• Type: Salt & Pepper Shakers

• Shape: Strawberry / Figural Fruit

• Material: Cadmium Glass, Silver-plated / Zinc Alloy Stand

• Era / Style: Mid-Century Modern / 1940s / 1950s / 1960s

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan (Imported to US)

• Condition: Used (Excellent/Mint Vintage Condition)

• Features: Hanging Design, Removable Shakers, Cadmium Glass (UV Reactive Glow)

Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Hanging Strawberry Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

Add an exceptional centerpiece to your kitchen collection with this vintage hanging strawberry salt and pepper shaker set. Originally made in Japan and imported to the United States during the mid-20th century, this highly collectible set features two rich, ruby red glass shakers meticulously shaped like textured strawberries. They suspend gracefully from an ornate, vine-and-leaf themed metal stand, mimicking fresh fruit ripening on a branch.

The Maker: Raimond Silver Manufacturing Co.

This specific set was produced in Japan and marketed by the Raimond Silver Manufacturing Co. (closely tied with Leonard Silver), premier mid-century silver and giftware importers based in Massachusetts. During the 1940s through the 1960s, these firms partnered with skilled Japanese glassmakers and metalsmiths to produce high-quality, novelty glass-and-metal tableware. Known for their intricate silverplated and zinc-alloy casting, these \"hanging fruit trees\" (which also included grape and banana variations) became beloved staples of retro dining rooms and are highly prized by modern kitchenalia collectors today.

The Science & History: Vibrant Cadmium UV Glow!

For vintage glass enthusiasts and \"glow glass\" collectors, this set is a spectacular, authenticated find. When placed under a UV blacklight (365nm or 395nm), the tips of these glass strawberries explode into a vibrant, bright neon orange-yellow fire glow.

This reaction is caused by genuine cadmium embedded within the glass formula. Discovered as a metallic element in 1817, cadmium sulfide and cadmium selenide pigments became revolutionary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before its use, glassmakers struggled to achieve highly stable, brilliant reds and oranges that wouldn\'t brown or fade when exposed to the extreme heat of industrialized kilns. Incorporating cadmium into the molten glass permanently altered its optical behavior. While cadmium is no longer widely utilized in modern commercial glassware due to contemporary manufacturing shifts, it leaves behind an unmistakable, highly dramatic glowing signature that collectors actively chase.

Rare True Mint Condition

Finding these delicate sets fully intact is rare, but finding one in this flawless, pristine state is truly exceptional.

• The Glass: Both ruby glass strawberry inserts are entirely pristine. No chips, cracks, flea bites, or internal cloudiness. The threaded rims are completely crisp.

• The Metalware: The ornate metal vine stand and the detailed flower caps are structurally perfect. The threading is completely clean, and the caps screw on smoothly and securely. No broken leaves, deep corrosion, or structural damage.

• Markings: Clearly stamped \"JAPAN\" on the underside edge of the heavy, decorative base.

SHIPPING & HANDLING TERMS:

Ships securely wrapped in bubble wrap and double-boxed. Tracked and insured.