Product Overview
This is a vintage pair of ceramic salt and pepper shakers that are shaped like a black ceramic couple of island figures. Hand-painted, one is missing the cork, both are stamped Japan on the bottoms.
These shakers were found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Souvenir Origin: Unknown - marked Japan on the bottoms.
Materials: Ceramic.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 3 1/4 inches tall.
Condition: Very good condition with no damage, shows some light paint and surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
These shakers were found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Souvenir Origin: Unknown - marked Japan on the bottoms.
Materials: Ceramic.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 3 1/4 inches tall.
Condition: Very good condition with no damage, shows some light paint and surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
