{"product_id":"vintage-enesco-expecting-couple-salt-amp-pepper-shakers-japan-once-more-for-old-times-sake-mid-century","title":"Vintage Enesco Expecting Couple Salt \u0026 Pepper Shakers – Japan – Once More For Old Times Sake – Mid-Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Enesco Expecting Couple Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shakers – Japan – Once More For Old Times Sake – Mid-Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a little vintage humor to your collection with this charming and comical pair of Enesco ceramic salt and pepper shakers, believed to date to the 1950s–1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whimsical mid-century set features an older couple with amusing expressions. The woman is dressed in a pink outfit with her hands on her hips and a noticeably pregnant belly, while the gentleman wears a blue jacket, brown pants, and glasses, scratching his head with a worried expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woman’s dress features the humorous saying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You and Your Once More For Old Times Sake!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of mid-century novelty humor and collectible Japanese ceramic kitchenware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Enesco (attributed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan (attributed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Humorous older expecting couple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approximately 4 inches each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors: Pink, blue, brown, cream, and black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Mid-Century \/ Kitsch \/ Novelty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: Set of 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with signs of age, handling, and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Condition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woman’s head appears to have been previously repaired. The repair was very well done and is difficult to notice with the naked eye, but the repair lines become visible in the close-up photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is visible evidence of repair around the woman’s neck and upper shoulder area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne shaker is missing its bottom stopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other shaker retains its stopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome minor paint wear, surface marks, and age-related discoloration are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease carefully review all photographs, particularly the close-up images showing the repaired area, for an accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the noted imperfections, this humorous vintage pair displays beautifully and would make a fun addition to a collection of Enesco figurines, mid-century Japanese ceramics, novelty salt and pepper shakers, or retro kitchen collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timeless Treasures Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68024676778306,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6569\/1970\/files\/library-194737F4-BD42-4FD2-8828-92F7BA756D46-L0-001.jpg?v=1793832729","url":"https:\/\/timelesstreasureshub.com\/products\/vintage-enesco-expecting-couple-salt-amp-pepper-shakers-japan-once-more-for-old-times-sake-mid-century","provider":"Timeless Treasures Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}