Sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. These terrific salt and pepper shakers are figural instruments, and are a set of shamisen*, with long necks, three strings, and a rounded square shape with holes around the edge. The backs contain a retractable covered slot, which is where they filled.
*"The shamisen or samisen is a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument which is used to accompany kabuki and has a thin neck, facilitating the agile and virtuosic requirements of that genre".
Marks: 950 sterling
Dimensions: 4 3/8" long x 1 1/8" wide
Weight: 20.7 gross dwt
Condition: Surface scratches, wear commensurate with use and age
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