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Up for sale is a rare and darling pair of vintage 1950s ceramic Christmas angel salt and pepper shakers by Relco Japan, featuring the beloved Holly Boy and Poinsettia Girl.
Boy: Dressed in leafy green holly attire with red accents and a holly leaf hat, playing a squeeze-box accordion (2 pour holes).
Girl: Dressed in a bright red poinsettia gown with a poinsettia petal hat, singing from an open caroling hymnal (3 pour holes).
Details: Beautiful hand-painted facial features, gold gilt accents on the wings, and high-gloss glazes.
Boy: Approx. 4.25" tall
Girl: Approx. 4.125" tall
Great vintage condition with no chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs.
Both original cork stoppers are present and fit securely in the bases.
Light, age-appropriate surface crazing under the glaze typical of 1950s Japanese ceramic imports.
Minor, superficial cold-paint wear on black shoes and red highlights (please inspect all macro photos closely for exact cosmetic condition).
Carefully packaged with plenty of bubble wrap and sturdy boxing to ensure safe arrival.
