Adorable Vintage Ladies' Heads Salt & Pepper Shakers

This pair of ladies' heads, is very much reminiscent of Betty Boop.

Wide-eyed expressions, mouth open in conversation...can you hear what they are saying?

The shakers are listed in Collector Book's, Salt & Pepper Shakers Identification & Values by Helene Guarnaccia, c. 1985, page 152.

Each shaker is marked Japan on the bottom.
Comes with their original stoppers.

There is some very minor paint wear.
Circa: 1950s
Condition: Very Good
Size: 1.75 in. h. x 1.5 in. w.