Vintage 1920s -1930s Humorous Lucky Billiken Salt and Pepper Shakers, Japan
Hard to find early antique seated Billiken ceramic salt and peppers, smiling 'Billy Can' and unhappy 'Billy Can't'.
These vintage lucky charm Billiken salt and pepper shakers are hilarious! This may be some of the earliest bathroom humor, as each Billliken is seated on the toilet with the words Billy Can and Billy Can't printed at the bottom. One is smiling and one looks rather unhappy! Their faces have lots of character and both have wonderful hand painted details. The pair measures a bit over 3 inches tall. They are in absolute mint condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Both retain their original wood corks and are stamped Japan in red ink. The red ink indicates an earlier period of Japan manufacturing.
These vintage bathroom humor seated toilet Billiken Billy Can and Billy Can't Japan salt and peppers are too much fun, and will make a great conversation piece!
#SPfig 0209
|