Vintage Pfaltzgraff Tea Rose Salt and Pepper Shakers

This is a pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers featuring the 'Tea Rose' pattern, manufactured by Pfaltzgraff. The shakers exhibit a distinctive octagonal, faceted body shape that tapers upward to a smaller octagonal cap area. They are constructed from durable stoneware with a creamy white or light ivory glaze. The primary decorative element is a lithographed floral transfer of a soft pink tea rose with muted green foliage, appearing on two faces of the base. A thin, dark teal or blue-green accent line circles the shoulder of each shaker, highlighting the geometric transition. Each shaker features five dispensing holes arranged in a traditional cross pattern at the top. Based on the styling and pattern history, these pieces likely date from the 1980s or 1990s. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible surface grime and gray scuffing, particularly on the ridges of the right shaker, but no immediate structural cracks or large chips are visible. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced American casual stoneware of the late 20th century, characterized by thick walls and utilitarian durability.