
Clarice Cliff Style Bizarre 'Autumn' Salt and Pepper Shakers
A pair of ceramic salt and pepper shakers featuring a bold Art Deco design reminiscent of Clarice Cliff's famous 'Autumn' pattern. Each shaker possesses a rectangular, slightly tapered body with rounded corners, topped with a metallic gold-toned cap that features numerous small pouring holes. The ceramic bodies are hand-painted with a vibrant landscape motif consisting of stylized, sinuous brown trees with vibrant multicolored foliage in shades of red, blue, and yellow against a pale blue sky. The base and shoulder of each vessel are finished in a saturated orange glaze, framed by thick black hand-painted outlines. These pieces represent the vibrant 'Bizarre' era of the 1930s, prioritizing geometric shapes and high-contrast color palettes. The craftsmanship exhibits typical mid-century ceramic production with thick glazing and visible brushstrokes. Condition-wise, the pieces show slight wear on the gold caps and consistent fine crazing within the glaze, which is standard for earthenware of this vintage. No significant chips or cracks are visible on the primary decorative surfaces, maintaining the integrity of the bold graphic design.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Basic Information
Category
Antique Kitchenware / Art Deco Ceramics
Appraised On
February 2, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Item Description
A pair of ceramic salt and pepper shakers featuring a bold Art Deco design reminiscent of Clarice Cliff's famous 'Autumn' pattern. Each shaker possesses a rectangular, slightly tapered body with rounded corners, topped with a metallic gold-toned cap that features numerous small pouring holes. The ceramic bodies are hand-painted with a vibrant landscape motif consisting of stylized, sinuous brown trees with vibrant multicolored foliage in shades of red, blue, and yellow against a pale blue sky. The base and shoulder of each vessel are finished in a saturated orange glaze, framed by thick black hand-painted outlines. These pieces represent the vibrant 'Bizarre' era of the 1930s, prioritizing geometric shapes and high-contrast color palettes. The craftsmanship exhibits typical mid-century ceramic production with thick glazing and visible brushstrokes. Condition-wise, the pieces show slight wear on the gold caps and consistent fine crazing within the glaze, which is standard for earthenware of this vintage. No significant chips or cracks are visible on the primary decorative surfaces, maintaining the integrity of the bold graphic design.
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