Description
A charming pair among our curated vintage finds, these turkey salt and pepper shakers showcase the delightful novelty tableware popular in mid-century American home decor. Crafted from ceramic with an applied metallic silver finish, the pair demonstrates impressive attention to detail and dimensional sculptural quality.
Each turkey features meticulously rendered feather textures, creating realistic depth across the fanned tails and wing details. The metallic coating enhances every ridge and indentation, catching light beautifully and giving the pieces an elegant, almost pewter-like appearance. The turkeys are positioned in characteristic poses that capture the birds' distinctive silhouettes.
These shakers work beautifully as functional table accessories during Thanksgiving and autumn entertaining, or as decorative objects displayed year-round in farmhouse, country, or eclectic interiors. They also appeal to collectors of novelty salt and pepper shakers, turkey motif items, or vintage holiday tableware.
The combination of whimsical subject matter with sophisticated metallic finish creates pieces that transcend purely seasonal use, offering both charm and elegance.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition with characteristic wear to the metallic finish that adds authentic patina. Both pieces retain their original stoppers. One turkey has a chip on the back side, see photos.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Silver Finish
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Each turkey features meticulously rendered feather textures, creating realistic depth across the fanned tails and wing details. The metallic coating enhances every ridge and indentation, catching light beautifully and giving the pieces an elegant, almost pewter-like appearance. The turkeys are positioned in characteristic poses that capture the birds' distinctive silhouettes.
These shakers work beautifully as functional table accessories during Thanksgiving and autumn entertaining, or as decorative objects displayed year-round in farmhouse, country, or eclectic interiors. They also appeal to collectors of novelty salt and pepper shakers, turkey motif items, or vintage holiday tableware.
The combination of whimsical subject matter with sophisticated metallic finish creates pieces that transcend purely seasonal use, offering both charm and elegance.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition with characteristic wear to the metallic finish that adds authentic patina. Both pieces retain their original stoppers. One turkey has a chip on the back side, see photos.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Silver Finish
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good vintage condition with characteristic wear to the metallic finish that adds authentic patina. Both pieces retain their original stoppers. One turkey has a chip on the back side, see photos.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
1.6 x 1.9 x 1.5 in
Vintage Ceramic Turkey Salt & Pepper Shakers With Metallic Silver Finish
Estimate $20-$60
Starting Price
$10
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Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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