Vintage German-Style Souvenir Beer Stein 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. The set includes a lidded shaker, likely for pepper featuring a perforated conical top, and an open-top shaker for salt. Both pieces are made of glazed earthenware with high-relief molding. The larger shaker depicts a man in a red shirt and brown pants sitting at a table with a yellow mug, set against a deep cobalt blue background with cream-colored scrollwork. The smaller shaker features a man and woman in traditional attire, seated outdoors, with a label on the rim reading 'NEW YORK' in black lettering. The color palette includes shades of cobalt blue, forest green, earthy browns, and cream. Notable features include faux-wood grain textures on the handles and base rims. Based on the style and 'New York' souvenir marking, these likely date from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s) and were commonly manufactured in Japan for the American giftware market. The condition shows visible crazing throughout the glaze, which is typical for aged ceramics, and some minor paint loss on the raised surfaces. The craftsmanship is expressive of mass-produced decorative collectibles of the era, focusing on vibrant colors and tactile, raised imagery.