Spode Blue Italian Salt and Pepper Shakers
Continuously produced in England since 1816, the Blue Italian pattern from Spode will easily find a home on a casual or more formal table. Utilizing an underglaze printing process created by Josiah Spode and still employed today, varying shades of blue and white make up the lovely design, adding a 3-dimensional depth to each piece.This set of two 3-inch salt and pepper shakers beautifully complements the entire line of Blue Italian tableware pieces, adding a special detail to any meal. Easily filled via a removable plastic cap on the bottom, each shaker rests on a small base. Based upon a late 17th Century drawing, the central design decorating the outside of each shaker depicts classic Italian ruins in a pastoral setting, while an 18th Century Chinese-inspired floral motif adorns the upper portion and top of each vessel. Crafted from Spode's high-quality earthenware, known as Imperialware, these shakers can safely be placed in the microwave or dishwasher.--Lea Werbel