Bidspirit auction | Vintage Ceramic Italian Style Chef

Vintage Ceramic Italian Style Chef Salt and Pepper Shakers - An assortment of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers in the style of mid-century Italian chefs. This collection features multiple pairs of figures with hand-painted details. The largest figures are stylized chefs in a cream glaze, decorated with black mustaches, red cross-stitched collars, red buttons, and green waistbands. The smaller figures include chefs wearing yellow hats with red or blue neckerchiefs marked with an S or P, and chefs with white hats and polka-dot neckerchiefs similarly marked. The figures are constructed from glazed ceramic with cold-painted accents. No maker marks or factory stamps are visible on the exterior of the pieces. These items are typical of mid-20th-century decorative kitchenware, often produced in Japan for the American market.