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Auction 49, February Finale, February 26th

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 17

Vintage Black Americana Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Trio Chef, Butler & Tribal Head Set (3 Pieces)

Estimate: $200 - $600

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

Offered is a set of three vintage Black Americana ceramic salt and pepper shakers, each representing a different character style from mid-20th-century decorative kitchenware. The set includes a chef figure holding a spoon, a butler figure with cane and red trousers, and a tribal-style head with bowl atop. Each shaker is hand-painted with expressive features and vibrant colors, showing classic midcentury design influences.

These collectible figures are often sought after by Americana collectors, folk-art enthusiasts, and those curating culturally historical pieces. Each shaker features a top-fill hole pattern and an unglazed base. While the pieces are mismatched (not an original matched set), they display well together and offer strong standalone decorative appeal.

Dimensions: H:5in W:2in

Black Americana, vintage shakers, ceramic salt and pepper set, chef figurine shaker, butler figurine shaker, tribal head shaker, midcentury kitchen décor, collectible ceramics, Black Americana collectibles, retro kitchenware, folk art ceramics, hand-painted shakers, mismatched shaker set, vintage home décor

Condition

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