I have a ton of items to get listed including 29 sets of vintage salt and pepper shakers. I hope to have 500 items up at some point including vintage costume jewelry, collectibles, pottery and glass. If you have a moment please view my Ebay store - I gladly combine items for shipping when possible. (I don't believe it's possible to combine items for shipping for international orders any longer).
This listing is for salt and pepper shakers - The Sam shaker has major condition issues, see below:
- These are marked Japan on each base.
- The tallest one stands about 2.5" tall. I don't know what size is considered miniature but all of the ones I have to list tonight are smaller - all less than 3".
- Mrs Gamp is in good condition - and each has their cork stopper. Both have crazing and could use a light cleaning. However, Sam has been repaired, and quite a bit. He was broken and glued from his neck down through the boot he's polishing all the way to his shoes. He was also glued all the way around his mid section. He's cracked all over the place but I think he was repaired rather well. You can see the cracks in the photos if you zoom in. I didn't notice he was damaged until I went to list him - AFTER taking and editing the photos. If you would like photos that are closer and more focused on the damage just let me know.
- So maybe someone needs just this particular Mrs Gamp. There are others but this one is the only one I've seen from this maker. So if you have this particular Sam Weller and he's fine but need a Mrs Gamp this could be for you. Or if you just want to rescue them because they're cute that's good too. I don't have the heart to throw him out because he's adorable.
- I believe they are mid century but they could be slightly newer, they are not modern.
- They have typical characteristics of vintage made in Japan figurines - not perfectly glazed, sometimes odd glaze bumps and color errors but charming and colorful.
- I have about 20 vintage made in Japan shakers to list this weekend and some cast iron ones to list as well.
Thank you very much for looking. Please contact me with any questions you may have and have a good day!