West Babylon Fire Department 40th Anniversary Commemorative Ceramic Stein/Shaker

This item is a commemorative cream-colored ceramic vessel, likely a salt shaker or small decorative decanter, designed in the style of a traditional beer stein. It is crafted from glazed porcelain or stoneware with a smooth, glossy finish. The piece features a prominent Maltese Cross emblem centered on the body, signifying fire service, specifically the West Babylon Fire Department. Above the cross, a gold-toned banner reads '40TH ANNIVERSARY', and below it, another banner displays the dates '1947-1987'. The emblem contains internal graphics of firefighting equipment including ladders, a fire hydrant, and axes. The construction includes a molded handle with a faux-thumb rest and a conical top decorated with metallic gold accents. The top contains a small aperture, suggesting it may function as a large shaker. Physically, the item shows signs of age-appropriate wear; there is notable gold loss and pitting on the metallic finish at the very top of the cone and slight thinning of the gold band around the rim. The cream-colored glaze appears intact without visible crazing or structural cracks from this angle. Given the dates, it was manufactured around 1987 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the department's founding.