Vintage 1950s Norcrest Dinosaur Salt & Pepper Shakers Japan Green MCM Kitsch

Absolutely charming vintage Norcrest ceramic dinosaur salt and pepper shakers, made in Japan. This whimsical mid-century pair features soft green coloring, blue-accented spine details, expressive hand-painted faces and the cutest little raised arms.  Each dinosaur has a slightly different pose, giving the pair loads of personality. These would be wonderful for a collector of vintage Japanese ceramics, MCM kitchenware or novelty salt and pepper shakers—and they would be especially adorable on a breakfast table or displayed in a playful kitchen.  Details  Vintage Norcrest salt & pepper shaker set Circa 1950s / mid-century Made in Japan Green glazed ceramic Blue-accented spine and tail details Hand-painted features Original Made in Japan foil labels Plastic bottom stoppers present Sold as a pair Approx. 3.25 tall × 1.5 wide × 2 deep each  Condition Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. These were kept as display pieces rather than used for salt and pepper. There is some light age-related paint wear and variation in the hand-painted finish, particularly around some of the blue detailing. Please review photos closely as they are part of the condition description.  A wonderfully quirky little pair of vintage Japanese dinosaurs with fantastic mid-century character.