This unique grouping includes five vintage Black Americana salt and pepper shakers, each crafted in chalkware and hand-painted in bright red, yellow, white, and black tones. The set features three male servers and two female cooks/maids, all designed in a caricature style typical of mid-20th-century novelty kitchenware.

These shakers date from the 1930s–1950s, a period when chalkware was widely produced as an affordable decorative alternative to ceramic. Each shaker includes perforated tops for dispensing and hollow bases that originally would have held cork stoppers (not present).

These pieces are highly collectible for their historical context and are often sought by collectors of Americana, kitchenware history, folk art, and museum archives focused on documenting cultural representation.

Dimensions:
H:5in W:2.5in

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Condition Report

• Noticeable paint loss, scuffs, and surface wear consistent with age.

• No major structural cracks or repairs observed.

• Colors remain strong; all shakers stand upright and display well.