Vintage 'God Bless Our Mortgaged Home' Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers

This set consists of two distinct ceramic kitchenware items designed in a whimsical, anthropomorphic architectural style typical of mid-20th-century novelty collectibles. The larger vessel represents a house or cottage, featuring a distinctive light blue gambrel-style roof with the humorous decal 'GOD BLESS OUR MORTGAGED HOME' in a sans-serif block font. The body of the house is glazed with a cream-toned faux-brick texture, a single blue window with shutters, and a wooden-style door. The smaller shaker represents an outbuilding or shed, featuring a reddish-brown gabled roof, pale yellow siding, and a vertical-slatted door. Both pieces are crafted from slip-cast ceramic with a glossy overglaze finish. The larger house shaker appears to be a salt or pepper cellar with a top-loading slit or pour-hole hidden in the roofline, while the smaller shed likely functions as the secondary shaker. The style is indicative of Japanese export ceramics from the 1950s or 1960s, often produced by companies like Enesco or Lefton, though no specific maker's mark is visible. The condition shows minor shelf wear and fine crazing consistent with age, particularly on the white/cream glaze sections. The hand-painted green 'grass' detail along the base of both items shows some slight thinning but remains vibrant.