Item: Vintage Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers
Style: Greek/Neoclassical Revival (featuring Classical Greek figures, Greek key / meander border, and egg-and-dart upper trim)
Color: Black glaze with 24K gold-tone/gilt classical transfer designs and trim
Quantity: Pair (2 pieces)
Key Features & Details
Design: Features classical Greco-Roman figures in gold, framed by a Greek key pattern at the base and a classic motif along the upper shoulder.
Hole Count: One shaker has 1 hole, and the other has 3 holes (standard setup for pepper and salt).
Bottom Stoppers: Included (plastic stoppers intact on both shakers).
Height: Approx. 3.25 inches tall.
Overall Condition: Pre-owned, good vintage condition.
Glaze & Gilt: Glossy black finish remains vibrant with clear gold transfer prints.
Base/Wear: Minor age-appropriate shelf wear/scuffing along the exposed bottom ceramic rims and gold accent bands near the base.
Damage: No visible cracks or major chips noticed.
These specific 24K gold-trimmed Greek souvenirs were predominantly produced in Greece from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Era: Circa 1970s–1990s (Late 20th Century).
Origin: Made in Greece. During this period, ceramic workshops across Greece produced these black-and-gold, neoclassical-style pottery items (vases, ash trays, salt & pepper shakers, and plates featuring Greek mythology themes) specifically for tourists.
