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Pepper Pot

Shown below is a view of the opposite side of the pepper pot.

Pattern Name: Landing of Gen. La Fayette at Castle Garden New York 16 August 1824

Pattern Category: Events

Object Type: Dinner and Dessert Wares

Description:

This shaker-type device was used as a pepper dispenser, as footed master salts and small dishes were used for salt dispensing.  There is also a large shaker that was used for dispensing sugar or a sugar and cinnamon mixture, known as a muffiner.