Rare Pair Old Pawn Indian Teepee Sterling Silver Salt / Pepper Shakers

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Rare Pair Old Pawn Indian Teepee Sterling Silver Salt / Pepper Shakers
Presented is a charming pair of American Indian old pawn sterling silver shakers in the form of teepees. The shakers are beautifully made, with bands of decoration around the sides and on the door flaps. These were likely intended as pepper shakers, as open salts were still in use when they were made, but they could easily be used as a salt and pepper pair today. This is a rare shaker form, and these are easily the best quality pair we've ever had.
The shakers are in great condition. The caps on the underside, where you put the salt or pepper in, fit very securely. We think the caps may be replacements, but if so they were well done. The details of the designs are nice and crisp. There are no breaks and no repairs.
The shakers are not stamped or hallmarked, but we have tested them and guarantee them to be sterling silver.
Each shaker is about 2 1/4 inches tall.
The total weight for the pair is 45 grams.
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