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

This is a two-piece novelty ceramic salt and pepper shaker set designed in a whimsical cottage and outhouse motif. The larger piece is a house-shaped shaker or small bank featuring a light blue roof with the humorous text "GOD BLESS OUR MORTGAGED HOME" printed in dark letters on the front slope. The base of the house shows a sculpted stone-patterned facade in tan, a small window with shutters, and a front door. The smaller shaker is styled after a yellow outhouse or shed with a red textured roof and a small purple window. Both items are finished with a glossy glaze. The craftsmanship is indicative of mid-century Japanese imports, likely dating from the 1950s to 1960s, a period popular for kitschy kitchenware. The colors are slightly muted pastels typical of the era. The condition appears to be fair to good, with some visible crazing in the glaze and minor surface wear consistent with age. There are no large chips or cracks visible in the image, although the glaze shows some reflective highlights indicating original smooth surfaces. These items represent a specific era of humorous Americana-style kitchen collectibles often found at tourist stops or gift shops.