1930s Cartoon Shakers Appraisal

Vintage-Style Ceramic Betty Boop, Pudgy, and Bimbo Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

This is a two-piece collectible ceramic salt and pepper shaker set featuring iconic Fleischer Studios characters. One shaker showcases Betty Boop holding a paintbrush, while the other features Pudgy the pup and Bimbo the dog acting as 'artist assistants.' Each shaker is shaped like a painter's palette with a notched side, allowing them to nest together as a interlocking pair. The items are crafted from glazed ceramic with hand-painted details, including a vibrant primary color scheme of red, yellow, blue, and black. Notably, the top of the palette shapes feature raised 'dollops' of multi-colored paint. The base of each shaker has the character's name embossed in yellow. The item appears to be in very good condition with no visible chips or cracks, and the glaze maintains a high-gloss finish. Based on the branding and packaging visible in the background, this is likely a licensed reproduction from the late 1990s or early 2000s, emulating the 1930s animation style. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced decorative collectibles, with clear branding and copyright marks visible on the front face.