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Ceramic Arts Studio Betty Harrington Design Calico Cat & Gingham Dog 2 3/4" Salt & Pepper Shakers 1949-1956

ITEM DESCRIPTION

This Ceramic Arts Studio Calico Cat & Gingham Dog Salt & Pepper Shaker Set is in Excellent Vintage Condition with No Chips or Cracks. Made in Madison, Wisconsin, this wonderfully whimsical companion set was designed by noted Ceramic Arts Studio designer Betty Harrington and dates from 1949 to 1956.

This Ceramic Arts Studio piece comes from an exceptional lifetime collection of well over 1,000 pieces, including figurines, salt-and-pepper shakers, head vases, and other Ceramic Arts Studio designs. Carefully assembled over many years, the collection represents an extraordinary gathering of Ceramic Arts Studio pieces. We were very fortunate to acquire more than 500 pieces from this collection and are pleased to make them available to our buyers.

Calico Cat & Gingham Dog are a delightful matching pair featuring a seated cat and dog decorated in coordinating yellow, blue, and pink colors. The Calico Cat has a yellow body covered with blue circular spots and wears a pink bow, while the Gingham Dog features a yellow body decorated with a blue gingham-style checked pattern and coordinating blue bow.

Both animals have wonderfully expressive hand-painted faces with large eyes, whimsical smiles, and carefully painted details. Pink accents on the dog's ears, paws, and curled tail add another colorful touch to this charming companion set.

The undersides carry the Ceramic Arts Studio Madison, Wisconsin marks.

ITEM CONDITION

Excellent Vintage Condition with No Chips or Cracks.

Please review the photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the condition and hand-painted details of these vintage pieces.

ITEM DETAILS

Maker: Ceramic Arts Studio

Designer: Betty Harrington

Design: Calico Cat & Gingham Dog

Type: Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

Material: Glazed Ceramic

Height: 2 3/4"

Date: 1949-1956

Origin: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Mark: Ceramic Arts Studio Madison, Wis.

DESIGNER HISTORY

Betty Harrington was the principal designer for Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison, Wisconsin, during its celebrated 1940s and 1950s period. Beginning her association with the studio in 1942, Harrington created hundreds of imaginative figurines and decorative pieces known for their distinctive personalities, expressive faces and whimsical Mid-Century styling. Her designs remain highly collectible today and are an important part of American ceramic history.

PATTERN & DESIGN

Calico Cat & Gingham Dog are wonderful examples of Betty Harrington's playful approach to Ceramic Arts Studio novelty designs. Rather than creating two identical shaker forms, Harrington paired two different animals and tied them together through their coordinating colors and imaginative patterned decoration.

The Calico Cat's blue spotted pattern contrasts beautifully with the Gingham Dog's blue checked design, while yellow bodies, colorful bows, and pink accents visually unite the pair. Their oversized eyes, expressive faces, and exaggerated features give them the whimsical personality associated with Harrington's work.

Standing approximately 2 3/4" high and presented together as a matching salt-and-pepper set, Calico Cat & Gingham Dog are a colorful and charming example of Betty Harrington's mid-century Ceramic Arts Studio designs.

These measure approximately 2 3/4" High x 1 3/4" Wide base. I have provided many pictures to best describe the condition of this Shaker Set.


(The pictures are of the exact piece you will receive.) Photography Props & photo stands are not included.

This set will have a VERY LOW BUY IT NOW PRICE OF JUST $124.95 FOR BOTH PIECES. Shipping should run around $6 to $11, depending on your zip code. We are more than Happy to accommodate any shipping needs. Please email for International Shipping Rates.

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