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Fox and Grapes Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

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Fox and Grapes Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Description

1950? "The Fox and the Grapes" salt and pepper shaker set. Apparently made in the U.S.A. Either figure is 3" tall. $24.99 from Beth Warriner, Cocoa, FL, through Ebay, August, '99.

I never thought I would see salt and pepper shakers of this fable! Painted grapes cling to the two forks of a sturdy vine, while the fox seems to hug himself and certainly licks his chops. It is of course unfortunate that the fox here is actually higher than the grapes he seeks! The cork under each shaker is missing. I think I can make out a pencilled price on the bottom of each piece: $1.25 for the pair! One person's trash is another person's treasure!

Source

$24.99 from Beth Warriner, Cocoa, FL, through Ebay, August, '99.

Date

Collection

Carlson Fable Collection

Citation

“Fox and Grapes Salt and Pepper Shaker Set,” Creighton University Libraries: Archives & Special Collections, accessed January 16, 2025, https://creightonarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1434.

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