- Era: Vintage mid-century (circa 1950s/1960s)
- Series: "Pride of the Farm"
- 1 x "Salty Onion" / Garlic Head (Shocked expression)
- 1 x Grumpy Beet / Radish Head (Frowning expression)
- Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic
- Dimensions: Approximately 3" Tall each
Item Condition
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage pre-owned condition. Beautiful vibrant colors and high-gloss shine on both pieces.
- Flaws: Absolutely NO chips, NO cracks, and NO repairs. Excellent display piece quality.
- Crazing: Light, age-appropriate surface crazing typical of mid-century Japanese ceramics, which does not affect structural integrity.
- Stoppers: Both include their original cork stoppers intact.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the excellent cosmetic details of both characters.
Description & Overview
Add a touch of quirky, mid-century kitsch to your kitchen or collection! This listing is for a highly collectible, authentic pair of vintage anthropomorphic "Veggie Heads" salt and pepper shakers. Made in Japan by Lipper & Mann as part of their famous "Pride of the Farm" line, these "ugly-cute" characters are legendary for their hilarious, deeply expressive faces.
Finding them together as a matching pair in this clean, undamaged condition with original corks is getting harder to do. They make a fantastic addition to any vintage Japan ceramics collection, retro display shelf, or kitschy kitchen setup!
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