Vintage Van Tellingen Child & Lamb Salt and Pepper Shakers

This vintage ceramic salt and pepper shaker pair features a sweet child figure accompanied by a seated lamb, a classic example of the novelty ceramics imported from Japan during the postwar era. Produced for the American giftware market and likely distributed by Van Tellingen, the set captures the nursery-inspired styling that became popular during the 1950s.

Finished in a glossy white glaze with hand-painted facial features and soft pastel accents, the figures reflect the cheerful, sentimental character of mid-century Japanese export ceramics. Their sculpted forms and expressive faces made pieces like these popular gifts, kitchen decorations, and display items throughout the 1950s and early 1960s.

The pair remains together and displays beautifully, offering the kind of nostalgic charm that appeals to collectors of vintage Japanese ceramics, novelty shakers, and mid-century decorative objects.

Condition: Very good vintage condition with no visible chips or cracks. Gloss remains strong with light age-related wear consistent with storage and use.

Origin: Japan, likely imported by Van Tellingen

Estimated Date: Circa 1950’s

Dimensions: 4″ Tall