{"product_id":"japanese-ceramic-swan-salt-cellars","title":"Lenox Ceramic Swan Salt Cellars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a set of three vintage miniature ceramic swan salt cellars with spoons.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 3 miniature novelty salt cellars shaped like animals became immensely popular during the mid-20th century as dining table accessories that added a touch of whimsy to formal and informal meals alike. Ceramic manufacturers in Japan capitalized on this trend by producing finely molded porcelain and earthenware sets, often exporting them to Western markets where novelty porcelain collecting was at its peak. These charming little swans were typically sold in sets for individual place settings, designed to hold fine grain salt alongside matching miniature spoons. The high-gloss white glaze finish mirrored the elegant aesthetic of larger decorative porcelain while remaining functional and affordable for everyday households. Today, complete sets that retain their original tiny spoons have become sought-after collectibles for enthusiasts of vintage kitchenware and tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Angel Lane Manor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049490403635,"sku":"ALM-CER-0780","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0137\/7843\/files\/Curio_-_Swan_Salt_Cellars.png?v=1788980878","url":"https:\/\/angellanemanor.com\/products\/japanese-ceramic-swan-salt-cellars","provider":"Angel Lane Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}