An irresistibly charming vintage pair of miniature dachshund salt and pepper shakers. The matched pair features two wonderfully expressive long-bodied pups in different poses, finished in a glossy black, charcoal, cream and warm brown glaze. Their exaggerated dachshund silhouettes and beautifully modeled faces give them considerably more decorative presence than the typical novelty shaker.
Small enough to tuck into a collected vignette yet distinctive enough to display on their own, these are equally wonderful as functional tableware or simply as a pair of vintage dog figurines.
CONDITION Beautiful vintage condition with lovely glossy glaze and very little visible wear. One shaker is missing its original cork stopper on the underside. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.
SIZE 4.5"L x 2"W x 3"H
PROVENANCE Vintage Japanese export ware, dating to the mid-20th century.
MATERIAL Glazed ceramic.
STYLING SUGGESTIONS Exactly the sort of small, unexpected piece that makes a collected room feel personal. Style the pair atop a stack of old sporting books, tucked into a library bookcase beside antique dog art, or on a breakfast-room table with silver and blue-and-white porcelain. Particularly charming for a dachshund lover or sporting-house interior.
