Live Auction
Lot 702
Vintage Black Americana Ceramic Chef & Mammy Salt and Pepper Shakers – 8" Tall, Hand-Painted, Early 20th Century Southern Folk Art
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$10
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
A pair of vintage Black Americana salt and pepper shakers, each standing approximately 8 inches tall and crafted in ceramic with hand-painted details. The set features a chef figure and a mammy figure, both depicted holding spoons, in the classic early–mid 20th-century style associated with Black Americana collectibles. Their expressive faces, vibrant red and white clothing, and distressed paint surface are characteristic of period folk ceramics.
The shakers retain age-appropriate wear—particularly on the red clothing areas—giving them an authentic vintage appearance. The bases appear intact, with original vent holes on top for shaking. This pair represents a significant category of Americana, often collected today for its historical relevance and cultural context.
This is an eye-catching display set for collectors of early American ceramics, folk art, cultural artifacts, or thematic kitchenware.
Black Americana, vintage salt and pepper shakers, ceramic figurines, chef and mammy shakers, folk art collectibles, early 20th century Americana, hand-painted ceramics, kitchen collectibles, African American memorabilia, retro kitchenware, antique salt shakers, collectible figurines, southern folk art, cultural artifacts
Condition Report
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Overall Condition: Fair vintage condition
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Surface Wear: Significant paint loss on rear clothing and minor wear throughout due to age
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Structural Integrity: No visible cracks or breaks
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Functionality: Shaker holes present; stoppers not visible (may be missing)
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Presentation: Strong shelf presence with authentic patina and vintage character
Condition
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