Vintage Mid-Century Parisian Themed Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers
Vintage Kitchenware / Collectible Ceramics

Vintage Mid-Century Parisian Themed Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers

This is a pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers featuring a rectangular, slab-like construction with a distinctive hand-painted aesthetic. Each shaker measures approximately 3 to 4 inches in height and is characterized by a cream or off-white glazed base. The front faces are decorated with a colorful mid-century modern style cityscape illustration, evocative of a Parisian street scene. The artwork includes a prominent depiction of the Eiffel Tower in the background, stylized European architecture with red and yellow accents, and a streetlamp shaded by green foliage. The labels 'SALT' and 'PEPPER' are prominently printed in a black, serif-style font at the top. A unique physical feature is the circular ceramic knob protruding from the center of each face, ringed with a thin green line. In terms of condition, there are visible signs of age and wear, including several small chips along the top and side edges of the ceramic bodies (notably on the top right edge of the pepper shaker and left edge of the salt shaker). The glaze shows mild crazing, and the ink on the lettering and artwork appears slightly faded or worn in spots, consistent with items from the 1950s or 1960s. These pieces lack visible maker's marks on the front, but the quality suggests mass-market souvenir or kitchenware production typical of the mid-20th century.

Estimated Value

$10 - $20

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Kitchenware / Collectible Ceramics

Appraised On

January 25, 2026

Estimated Value

$10 - $20

Item Description

This is a pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers featuring a rectangular, slab-like construction with a distinctive hand-painted aesthetic. Each shaker measures approximately 3 to 4 inches in height and is characterized by a cream or off-white glazed base. The front faces are decorated with a colorful mid-century modern style cityscape illustration, evocative of a Parisian street scene. The artwork includes a prominent depiction of the Eiffel Tower in the background, stylized European architecture with red and yellow accents, and a streetlamp shaded by green foliage. The labels 'SALT' and 'PEPPER' are prominently printed in a black, serif-style font at the top. A unique physical feature is the circular ceramic knob protruding from the center of each face, ringed with a thin green line. In terms of condition, there are visible signs of age and wear, including several small chips along the top and side edges of the ceramic bodies (notably on the top right edge of the pepper shaker and left edge of the salt shaker). The glaze shows mild crazing, and the ink on the lettering and artwork appears slightly faded or worn in spots, consistent with items from the 1950s or 1960s. These pieces lack visible maker's marks on the front, but the quality suggests mass-market souvenir or kitchenware production typical of the mid-20th century.

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