Shafford Cats Salt and Pepper Shakers

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Tilted Head- 2022.1.152a and Bowtie- 2022.1.152b

Tilted Head- 2022.1.152a and Bowtie- 2022.1.152b

Name/Title

Shafford Cats Salt and Pepper Shakers

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.152

Description

These cat salt and pepper shakers were part of the Shafford Pottery company's famous line of "black cats". They were known for their red bows and green eyes with white highlights above. This pair is redware. Both marked with "Japan" in white glaze on the base. Both shakers have cork stopper intact.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Shafford Pottery

Date made

circa 1940 - circa 1970

Place

Country

Japan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Bases

Transcription

Japan

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Set, Salt and Pepper

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Sets

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Of individual shaker

Height

4 in

Width

1-7/8 in

Weight

2.6 oz

Material

Ceramic