Description
These salt and pepper shakers are a pair of stoneware fish, sold as a set of two. Each one has a ridged fin along its back, a forked tail, a rounded mouth and rows of raised scales running from head to tail, and each rests on small fins at its base. The holes for shaking sit on top of the head. They measure 8.5cm long, 4cm wide and 4.5cm tall, with a capacity of 17ml, which makes them small table shakers for the meal in front of you rather than a supply to cook from.
They belong on the dining table, the kitchen table or a breakfast tray, and the fish shape makes them a natural pick for a seafood supper, a long summer lunch or a table laid for friends. Salt, pepper or another dry seasoning goes straight in. Sitting just 4.5cm tall, they stay low beside a plate and leave room on a crowded table. They make a cheerful gift for anyone who loves the sea, fishing or a bit of humour at mealtimes, and they suit a white kitchen as easily as a rustic one.
Stoneware is dense and hard-wearing, which suits a piece that is picked up and passed around at every meal. These go in the dishwasher, so cleaning up after dinner is simple. The glaze settles differently on every piece, pooling in the hollows between the scales and shifting in tone towards the fins and tail, so no two shakers are quite alike and your pair will differ a little from each other. The listed weight is 0.094KG, light enough to lift and pass with one hand. For styling, set them nose to nose in the centre of the table so the two fish face each other, and leave them out between meals.
Specification
| Width |
4cm |
| Length |
8.5cm |
| Height |
4.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Due to the nature of the glaze colour variations may occur |
| Capacity |
17ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.094KG |
Frequently Asked
What are the salt and pepper shakers made of?
They are made of stoneware with a white glaze, a dense material that stands up well to being handled and passed around at every meal.
Can the shakers go in the dishwasher?
Yes, they go in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a meal is easy. The maker also lists them as microwave and oven safe.
How big are the fish shakers?
Each shaker is 8.5cm long, 4cm wide and 4.5cm tall, with a capacity of 17ml, so they are compact shakers made for the table.
How many shakers do I get?
You receive two fish-shaped stoneware shakers, a pair for salt and pepper, sold together as a set of two.
Will both fish have exactly the same glaze?
No. The glaze varies naturally from piece to piece, so the tone across the scales, fins and tail will differ a little on each shaker.