Vintage Majolica-Style Ceramic Turkey Salt and Pepper Shakers

A charming pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers modeled as turkeys, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1960s). These pieces are characterized by a vibrant colorful palette, featuring a bold red snood and wattle, a bright yellow beak and tail fan, and textured plumage in varying shades of emerald green and sky blue. The set consists of one standing turkey with an upright tail fan and one crouching turkey with a lower profile. They are constructed of glazed ceramic using a cold-paint or heavy glaze technique reminiscent of Japanese import novelties of the era. The surfaces exhibit high-relief molding to simulate feathers and anatomical details. Noteworthy condition issues include minor glaze chips or 'flea bites' on the upper edge of the yellow tail fan and some darkening/staining along the unglazed base areas and around the dispensing holes. No visible maker's marks are on the front, but they likely originally featured foil stickers or under-glaze stamps indicating 'Japan' origin. The pieces show a moderate level of craftsmanship typical of mass-produced mid-century kitchen collectibles, with some minor glaze over-runs between color boundaries.