Vintage 1940s-50s German Ceramic Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers|Blue Green Kitsch|Mid-Century Collectible - ITEM #2300
Vintage 1940s-50s German Ceramic Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers|Blue Green Kitsch|Mid-Century Collectible - ITEM #2300
Bring some serious mid-century personality to your shelf with this whimsical pair of ceramic bird salt and pepper shakers.
Likely manufactured in Germany during the 1940s or 1950s, these hand-painted birds are classic post-war kitsch. Each one has a glossy cobalt blue head, cream belly, green wings, brown beak with orange trim, and those iconic wide-eyed “googly” eyes that collectors love. The pointed heads double as shakers — one with 5 holes, one with 6.
They’re full of character and would be right at home in a retro kitchen, cottagecore display, or salt & pepper collection.
Item Details
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Attribute |
Description |
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Era |
Circa 1940s-1950s |
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Origin |
Likely Germany |
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Material |
Ceramic, hand-painted glossy glaze |
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Colors |
Cobalt blue, cream, green, brown, orange |
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Size |
Approx. 3" tall x 2.25" wide — see photos for scale |
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Style |
Anthropomorphic birds, mid-century kitsch |
Condition
Good vintage used condition. No chips or cracks noted. You’ll see age-appropriate wear including light paint loss, crazing to the glaze, surface scuffs, and some dust/dirt from storage. One bird has a visible hairline on the body. Original cork/rubber stoppers may be missing. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description.
Important Note
Sold as a vintage collectible for display purposes. Due to age and unknown glaze materials, these are not recommended for food use.