
Vintage Ceramic Mushroom Cruet and Condiment Set
This is a vintage multi-piece ceramic condiment set designed in a whimsical mushroom motif. The set features four primary components arranged on a central tray: a pair of salt and pepper shakers, a small lidded mustard or jam pot, and a central mushroom-shaped handle or decorative pillar. The base tray is circular with a scalloped edge, glazed in a matte mauve or dusty rose tone with dark feathered brushstrokes mimicking the gills of a mushroom. The shakers and lidded jar are finished in a glossy cream or off-white glaze. One shaker features a single dispense hole while the other has a circular seven-hole pattern, suggesting use for salt and pepper respectively. The lidded pot is uniquely adorned with a small orange-slice shaped finial and includes a notch for a spoon. The central pillar has a flattened gray and brown textured cap. The craftsmanship is characteristic of mid-century hobbyist ceramics or 1970s kitchenware brands like Sears Roebuck or Merry Mushroom, though no specific maker's mark is visible. The condition appears fair to good, with some minor surface dust and visible crazing in the glaze, which is typical for earthenware of this age. No major chips or cracks are immediately apparent from the overhead view.
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Estimated Value
$35.00 - $55.00
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Kitchenware & Collectible Ceramics
Appraised On
February 7, 2026
Estimated Value
$35.00 - $55.00
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ceramic mushroom
Item Description
This is a vintage multi-piece ceramic condiment set designed in a whimsical mushroom motif. The set features four primary components arranged on a central tray: a pair of salt and pepper shakers, a small lidded mustard or jam pot, and a central mushroom-shaped handle or decorative pillar. The base tray is circular with a scalloped edge, glazed in a matte mauve or dusty rose tone with dark feathered brushstrokes mimicking the gills of a mushroom. The shakers and lidded jar are finished in a glossy cream or off-white glaze. One shaker features a single dispense hole while the other has a circular seven-hole pattern, suggesting use for salt and pepper respectively. The lidded pot is uniquely adorned with a small orange-slice shaped finial and includes a notch for a spoon. The central pillar has a flattened gray and brown textured cap. The craftsmanship is characteristic of mid-century hobbyist ceramics or 1970s kitchenware brands like Sears Roebuck or Merry Mushroom, though no specific maker's mark is visible. The condition appears fair to good, with some minor surface dust and visible crazing in the glaze, which is typical for earthenware of this age. No major chips or cracks are immediately apparent from the overhead view.
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