Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 223
Black Americana Figural Salt And Pepper Shakers
Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$15
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Black Americana figural salt and pepper shakers, typically dating from the 1940s or 1950s. These sets often depict a "Chef Pappy" (or "Uncle Moses") and "Mammy" (or "Aunt Jemima").
Item Specifications
- Material: Hand-painted ceramic or porcelain.
- Origin: Many sets from this era were made in Japan.
- Dimensions: 3x5
- Details: The figures are depicted in traditional kitchen attire. The chef typically wears a white toque (hat), a blue shirt, and a white apron while holding a wooden spoon. The woman is dressed in a red dress with a white apron and a white and blue headwrap.
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Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not
collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.