Ed Bowman is unmatched in his research of contemporary salts and even owned many open salt molds himself. Ed sold his personal collection and moved to an assisted living center. Sadly, he passed away in June 2020. All of Ed's research, lists and articles are below, with his permission.

Pattern List    Bowman Open Salts    Boyd Open Salts    Cambridge Open Salts    Central Glass Open Salts    Degenhart Open Salts    E. E. Mini Hens    Gibson Open Salts    Guernsey Open Salts    Heisey Open Salts

Mosser Open Salts    Rosso Open Salts    Summit Open Salts    Wetzel Open Salts    Wilkerson Open Salts    L. G. Wright Open Salts    Other Open Salt Molds    Open Salts Color List    Acorn Boats Article    Viking Ships Article