A charming vintage pair of hand-painted ceramic Turkey salt and pepper shakers from Napkaware imported from Japan during the post-World War II era, circa 1950s. Each piece features the distinctive NapcoWare foil label a mark associated with high quality Japanese exports from Nagoya, Japan.
After World War II, Japan's ceramics became a major export force, especially through companies like Napco (National Potteries Corporation, based in Cleveland, Ohio). These pieces were made in Japan under Napco’s direction and imported to the US during the 1950s-early 1960s, when intricate hand-glazed figurals were in peak demand.
This pair captures the Thanksgiving spirit with detailed feather texturing, rich autumn tones, and glossy glazes that reflect Napco’s craftsmanship. Each shaker retains its original plastic stopper - rare for sets of this age perfect for display in seasonal decor or vintage kitchen collections.
Tom Turkey: approx. 3.75” tall x 3.” long x 3” wide
Hen Turkey: approx. 3.50” tall x 3” long x 1.50” wide
(Pictured with standard white saltshaker - not for sale. Only to show size comparison).
A charming vintage pair of hand-painted ceramic Turkey salt and pepper shakers from Napkaware imported from Japan during the post-World War II era, circa 1950s. Each piece features the distinctive NapcoWare foil label a mark associated with high quality Japanese exports from Nagoya, Japan.
After World War II, Japan's ceramics became a major export force, especially through companies like Napco (National Potteries Corporation, based in Cleveland, Ohio). These pieces were made in Japan under Napco’s direction and imported to the US during the 1950s-early 1960s, when intricate hand-glazed figurals were in peak demand.
This pair captures the Thanksgiving spirit with detailed feather texturing, rich autumn tones, and glossy glazes that reflect Napco’s craftsmanship. Each shaker retains its original plastic stopper - rare for sets of this age perfect for display in seasonal decor or vintage kitchen collections.
Tom Turkey: approx. 3.75” tall x 3.” long x 3” wide
Hen Turkey: approx. 3.50” tall x 3” long x 1.50” wide
(Pictured with standard white saltshaker - not for sale. Only to show size comparison).
