Vintage Silver and Gold Tone Swan Pitcher Salt and Pepper Shakers

A pair of vintage salt and pepper shakers designed in the shape of elegant, stylized swan pitchers. Both pieces feature a high-gloss metallic finish: one in a dark, tarnished silver or gunmetal tone, and the other in a bright yellow gold-tone plating. The shakers are crafted with a curved handle that mimics the graceful neck and head of a swan, while the body of the 'pitcher' serves as the reservoir for the spices. Each shaker displays molded feather detailing along the base of the handle area. The construction appears to be cast metal, likely a zinc alloy or pot metal with thin electroplated finishes. Regarding condition, the silver-toned shaker shows significant surface oxidation and darkening (patina), while the gold-toned shaker exhibits some pitting near the base and light surface scratches consistent with age and use. There are no visible maker's marks on the exterior, though they likely date to the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s), a period when novelty metallic tablewares were popular. The craftsmanship is of standard mass-market quality for the era, designed for decorative domestic use. The tapered tops feature a small cluster of dispensing holes.