Quaker Silver Company

Q I’m looking for information about a pair of salt and pepper shakers marked ”Quaker Silver” and ”506.” There is also an emblem of a Quaker on the bottom. Can you give me an estimate of value please?

A The Quaker Silver Co. Inc. was in business in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, by 1926. It made sterling silver, silver plate, and pewter hollowware. The company was bought by Gorham in 1959. Salt and pepper shakers marked ”506” are made of pewter. They usually sell for $15 to $20.