The maker's mark stamped on the bottom of these vintage sterling silver salt and pepper shakers stands for Vincent Lollo, a mid-century Italian-American silversmith. Maker & Production Details Silversmith: Vincent Lollo (V.L.). His workshop operated out of Brooklyn, New York. Era: Circa 1930s to 1950s. Composition: Solid .925 sterling silver, indicated by the "STERLING" mark stamped next to his initials. Design Features: These are miniature, individual table shakers (often called "petite pepperettes" or personal shakers). They were frequently sold as estate sets of two, three, or six shakers, occasionally distributed in custom presentation boxes. Lollo's studio silver items are characterized by their clean mid-century aesthetics, subtly hand-finished base panels, and reliable weight.