Vintage Beer Stein Style Salt and Pepper Shakers

This is a pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers designed to mimic the appearance of traditional German beer steins. Each shaker is constructed from a white glazed ceramic material and features a tapered cylindrical body with an attached C-shaped handle and a fixed pointed lid architectural element. The design incorporates molded relief decorations, including a central circular bead-bordered medallion flanked by scrolling acanthus-style patterns. The top and bottom rims are accented with a hand-painted lime green band. A notable distinguishing feature is the faux 'thumb lever' at the top of each handle, though the lids do not actually open. In terms of condition, there is significant decorative loss; specifically, the central gold-tone or metallic decals within the medallions have largely rubbed off, leaving behind scattered brown and golden residue. Small dark specks and minor glaze pops are visible across the surface, indicating mid-century mass production. There is evidence of use-related wear and age-related crazing in the glaze. These novelties likely date from the 1950s to the 1970s and were popular souvenirs or kitchenware accents of that era. No maker's marks are visible on the front, though they likely originally featured paper labels or bottom stamps from an overseas manufacturer like Japan.