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The listing, WHAT ARE THESE??? Estate Sale Find has ended.

I found these 4 matching little dishes at an estate sale and no one knows their origination. I'm guessing maybe snuff jars? Each of them have a different number stamped on one side, and a series of dots that resemble braille.
Each are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips.
Please see all pictures for detail and measurements.

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Questions & Comments

Possibly salt servers for the table.

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Dec 2nd, 2013 at 9:39:54 PM PST by

Possibly!

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 2:27:39 AM PST by

They look like Salts to me!

Dec 8th, 2013 at 7:50:54 AM PST by

Majority rules! Thanks :)

Dec 8th, 2013 at 2:02:27 PM PST by

they are salt servers made between 1935 and 1940. I have this exact same set, there are no lids, or spoons that came with them assuming that when you got salt from them or pepper or whatever spice was in them you would use the tip of your table spoon before eating. very nice. The only reason I know is because I got my set of 4 at an estate sale and got them appraised cause I had no idea what they were lol. good luck!

Dec 8th, 2013 at 1:48:26 PM PST by

Wow! Thank you so much for this information!

Dec 8th, 2013 at 1:59:10 PM PST by

fingertip bowls for four place settings.

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 12:20:16 AM PST by

Hmmm,,, maybe so!

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 2:27:17 AM PST by

Please allow me to clear the air. Yes, these are in fact salts. they were made by the Wear Galssworks of Sunderland, England between 1880 and 1885. this design is called " colosseum"and they are lovely. I will not comment on their value here but the winner of this auction will be very pleased with them. I hope you do very well with this auction and thank you for sharing them!

Dec 19th, 2013 at 9:17:26 PM PST by

Wow! Thanks for the info :)

Dec 20th, 2013 at 5:03:07 AM PST by

Fanned, you have the patience of a saint ;)

Dec 19th, 2013 at 8:53:30 PM PST by

Lol! Thanks :)

Dec 20th, 2013 at 5:03:38 AM PST by

In the old days, glass with major dimples or dots held poison & the dots were to warn blind persons of the danger, before braile was invented... hope this helps???

Dec 14th, 2013 at 1:50:26 PM PST by

I never knew that. Thanks :)

Dec 14th, 2013 at 3:23:24 PM PST by

Definitely individual salt dishes/ cellars.

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 9:56:18 PM PST by

Wow, I would have not thought of that before all of you told me! Thanks ":)

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 10:00:26 PM PST by

I believe they are "salts" this is how salt use to be served before there were salt shakers.

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 6:43:50 AM PST by

They very well could be! Thanks :)

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 6:01:51 PM PST by

if you only had the little spoons to go with them!

Dec 5th, 2013 at 9:40:26 PM PST by

I never saw any spoons at the estate sale. Sorry!

Dec 6th, 2013 at 12:32:48 AM PST by

They look like <<"ink welles">>they were for holding the ink when you dipped you pen into it. some were used as liners in ink wells to line pretty brass,copper,etc. ink wells. i have a brass one thats missing its ink well.~~~~~~~can you measure around one of these & tell me in inches the size? ty f&w

Dec 9th, 2013 at 10:41:12 PM PST by

The diameter is posted in the pictures. These are salts! Please read previous comments! Thanks :)

Dec 10th, 2013 at 7:44:41 AM PST by

I went through all comments, I don't think it matters wat they were made for, they could be used for so many different things. I like the idea of using them for Ice Cream. :) F&W

Dec 21st, 2013 at 5:33:57 AM PST by

Thanks :)

Dec 21st, 2013 at 5:42:01 AM PST by

could go very nice with set of 4 snack trays won from you for dip.....

Dec 12th, 2013 at 5:36:28 PM PST by

Sure would! :)

Dec 12th, 2013 at 7:08:20 PM PST by

these are the glass dishes creme brulee comes in, I buy them at the grocery store on holidays and I save these dishes for ice cream.

Dec 20th, 2013 at 11:52:14 PM PST by

I believe these are very old. Do yours have numbers and braille?

Dec 21st, 2013 at 5:43:20 AM PST by

I don't care what they are....but they're super cute!!

Dec 20th, 2013 at 2:54:40 PM PST by

Yes, they're really neat :) Thanks!

Dec 20th, 2013 at 7:36:34 PM PST by

Have you ever thought of them being salts?!!!! lol. you really do have the patience of a saint! Good luck with the auction. :)

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:18:17 AM PST by

Well, ya know, I think they may be salts! lol
Thanks :)

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 5:36:57 AM PST by

Definitely Salt Cellers I have a set of vintage sterling silver Salt Spoons these would be perfect for. Nice Auction ~ watching :)

Dec 21st, 2013 at 8:13:52 PM PST by

Thank you :)

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 4:43:25 AM PST by

Yes they most definitely look to be salt cellars, i dont think i spelled that correctly.lol but they come in all shapes ,sizes,2,4,6,8 to a set. Some with tops and spoons some without, they range in price from $3 to $35 ,so far havent seen them go for more ,not at this time. But very nice..... Yours.are in great shape......
Very nice fanning and watching....

Dec 21st, 2013 at 6:46:15 PM PST by

Thank you!

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 4:44:10 AM PST by

nice auction

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 12:57:29 AM PST by

Thank you :)

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 4:38:20 AM PST by

yes mine have 80 27 stamped on the side and also dots one set of 3 followed by three sets of 2. they are nice little dishes esp for the little ones for small servings.

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 12:41:51 PM PST by

Cool!

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 6:16:51 PM PST by

Interesting ...F&W

Dec 21st, 2013 at 1:02:42 AM PST by

Thank you :)

Dec 21st, 2013 at 5:42:16 AM PST by

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Dec 22nd, 2013 at 3:34:24 PM PST by

I don't see that as funny.

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 6:16:15 PM PST by

grewn up in an antique store...these are salts!

Dec 20th, 2013 at 9:47:33 PM PST by

Thanks! I believe majority rules :)

Dec 21st, 2013 at 5:44:08 AM PST by

your positive they are not scented candle containers. I'm sure I saw some at wallmart just like these

Dec 20th, 2013 at 8:20:41 PM PST by

I believe you are sadly mistaken. These are antique.

Dec 20th, 2013 at 8:29:18 PM PST by

mite as well put my two cents worth in, way to large for salts... i would say egg custer dishes ...fanned and watching

Dec 20th, 2013 at 4:02:26 PM PST by

Thanks for your comment :)

Dec 20th, 2013 at 7:36:09 PM PST by

Wow...I thought they looked like the dishes they serve Creme Brulee in. *L*

Dec 20th, 2013 at 11:52:25 AM PST by

Could be! Thanks :)

Dec 20th, 2013 at 7:36:58 PM PST by

I agree with a lot of the comments already listed that they are Salts.

Dec 20th, 2013 at 5:08:45 AM PST by

Thanks!

Dec 20th, 2013 at 5:11:08 AM PST by

They look like salt sellers to me. how big are they? Salts could have numbers and braille dots. They don't have to be a matching set the way we think of matching.

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 8:43:06 PM PST by

Measurements are in the pictures. Thanks :)

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 9:23:11 PM PST by

Google Costco creme brûlée and look up images. By the way, I mean to post this too, I love them! They are so useful I use mine when I pre measure out my ingredients. They are handy little things. Great listing!

Dec 20th, 2013 at 12:12:09 AM PST by

Thank you :)

Dec 20th, 2013 at 4:59:55 AM PST by

already a fan and watching

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 6:26:47 AM PST by

Thanks hun!

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 8:36:53 AM PST by

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