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Ye Olde Salt & Pepper Bucket!

I spotted what I thought was a salt and pepper shaker made of wood but when I picked it up I instantly knew it wasn’t. It was cold and heavy and brightly detailed and I knew I had an interesting …

Vintage dachshund long boy

I think this one is a very elegant vintage piece. My favorite thing is the many colors as you move it around. At first glance it appears brown like a dachshund would be but it’s metallic and silvery depending on …

Neil the Frog on his lilypad

Neil the Frog

When I first saw this adorable frog in my grandmothers collection I was so bummed it didn’t have a mate. I saw it by itself and it wasn’t until a little while later I saw another piece by itself. It …

Happy Hippos by Fitz Floyd

Vintage hippo salt and pepper shakers designed by Fitz & Floyd. Made in Japan – Circa 1980. Shakers measuring 8cm at highest point, 9cm at widest point. I’ve always liked the word hippopotamus although I am not sure it’s ever …

Avon salt and pepper glass geese

Elegant Glass Geese by Avon

When I saw these glass geese in my grandmothers salt and pepper collection I marveled at the smooth, sleek and elegant appearance. There was nothing extraneous – just the essence of what the shape of geese look like. I love …