{"product_id":"vintage-scenic-ceramics-by-jamie-tennis-floral-salt-amp-pepper-shakers","title":"Vintage Scenic Ceramics by Jamie Tennis Floral Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shakers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming pair of vintage hand-painted ceramic salt and pepper shakers by \u003cstrong\u003eScenic Ceramics by Jamie Tennis\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked \u003cstrong\u003eOregon\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e on the underside. The pair features a creamy white glazed finish, faceted pedestal-style bases, domed shaker tops, and delicate hand-painted floral decoration in soft green, pink, yellow, purple, and brown tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir shape has a sweet architectural quality, almost like miniature garden urns or little ceramic columns, which is far more charming than most salt and pepper shakers have any right to be. The floral decoration gives them a cottage, garden, and country-table feel, while the handwritten bases add the appeal of small studio ceramic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shaker is formed in glazed ceramic with a hexagonal pedestal base, narrow column-like body, rounded collar, and domed perforated top. The floral decoration appears hand-painted, with small blossoms, trailing stems, and green leaf details placed around the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undersides are hand-marked in white writing against a dark glazed base. The visible inscription identifies the pair as \u003cstrong\u003eScenic Ceramics by Jamie Tennis\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eOregon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e noted. Because I cannot independently confirm additional maker history from the available information, the maker attribution should remain based on the signed\/marked bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall look fits late 1970s to early 1980s hand-painted studio ceramics and decorative cottage kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair represents the kind of small-batch decorative ceramic work that became popular in regional craft and studio markets during the late 20th century. Hand-painted salt and pepper shakers like these were often made for home kitchens, gift shops, craft fairs, and local decorative tableware collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oregon marking adds regional interest, while the 1980 date makes the pair especially useful for collectors who prefer clearly dated vintage pieces. The hand-painted flowers and slightly formal pedestal shape make them easy to style in a cottage kitchen, breakfast nook, open shelving display, garden-inspired tablescape, or collected ceramics vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The ceramic bodies appear intact from the photos, with visible crazing\/hairline-style glaze lines on the bodies and light surface wear. The painted floral decoration remains visible and colorful. The bottoms are open and appear to be missing cork or plastic stoppers, unless they are stored separately. Bases show dark underside glaze and handwritten markings. No major chips are visible from the provided photos, though edges should be checked closely before final listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair of ceramic salt and pepper shakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker \/ Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScenic Ceramics by Jamie Tennis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOregon, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCottage, studio ceramic, hand-painted floral, vintage kitchenware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white with multicolor floral decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedestal \/ column form with domed shaker tops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-painted flowers, leaves, and trailing stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-marked undersides: Scenic Ceramics by Jamie Tennis, Oregon, 1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage wear, visible crazing\/glaze lines, light surface wear, likely missing bottom stoppers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd exact measurements before publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd exact weight before publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCottage kitchen styling, open shelving, breakfast table, vintage ceramic collection, floral tablescape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair has the gentle, handmade charm that makes a kitchen feel collected instead of aggressively coordinated by a catalog. The hand-painted florals, creamy glaze, pedestal shape, and dated Oregon maker marks give them personality, provenance, and a little regional craft appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle them on open shelving, a breakfast table, a cottage kitchen counter, or tucked into a floral ceramic collection. They are small, sweet, and properly signed, which is more documentation than most vintage kitchenware bothers to provide before wandering into someone’s inventory pile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43227697381481,"sku":null,"price":22.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/6399829C-07EB-42A3-BE31-D758EAF12106_1_105_c.jpg?v=1778962224","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-scenic-ceramics-by-jamie-tennis-floral-salt-amp-pepper-shakers","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}