Vintage Thames Japan Pixie Elf Baseball Catcher Salt Pepper Shaker Red 1950s For Sale

Vintage 1950s Ceramic Pixie Elf Baseball Catcher Novelty Shaker – Made in Japan

Item Details:

Character: Pixie Elf Baseball Catcher (Features a backwards cap, catcher's mask pushed up, and large black catcher's mitt raised to his ear)

Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s / 1960s)

Material: Hand-painted gloss ceramic

Dimensions: Approximately 3.5" Tall x 2.75" Wide

Condition Report:Structural Integrity: Excellent vintage condition with NO chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs. The ceramic body is completely intact.

Paint/Glaze: Features beautiful gloss glazing. There is typical, age-appropriate minor cold paint wear/loss on the red cap, bodysuit, and black boots (common for post-war Japanese ceramics where paint was layered over the glaze).

Please review the high-resolution photos to see the exact paint distribution.Markings: Retains its original oval silver foil "Made in Japan" import label on the bottom.

Functionality: Shaker holes are clear on the back of the head. the cork stopper is included or missing.

This adorable, kitschy piece makes a fantastic replacement shaker for an incomplete set or a standout addition to any vintage pixie elf, sports memorabilia, or mid-century kitchenware collection!