Description
This duckling salt and pepper set brings a little pond life to the table, with two earthenware ducklings settled side by side in a twin lily pad tray. Each duckling is a shaker, with small holes across its back to let the seasoning through. They are painted in soft browns, tans and greys, with textured feathers, dark eyes and bright orange bills, while the tray is a glossy olive green with a white underside. A pink bud on a short green stem rises between the two pads as a pretty centrepiece. The whole set stands 6.8cm tall, 14cm wide and 9cm deep, so it sits neatly beside a plate without crowding the table.
It belongs on a kitchen table, a breakfast tray or a dining table laid for Sunday lunch, and it looks just as cheerful on a dresser shelf between meals. The ducklings lift straight off their pads for passing round, then go back to their own places, so the pair stays together rather than drifting to opposite ends of the table. Its countryside feel suits a cottage-style kitchen or a farmhouse dresser, and it makes a charming, characterful gift.
Every piece is earthenware, finished with a glossy glaze that brings out the painted feather detail and the deep green of the pads. Care is simple: wipe the tray and the outside of the ducklings with a damp cloth and dry them well, and keep the shakers dry inside so the salt runs freely rather than clumping. Earthenware can chip if it is knocked, so set the tray down gently on a hard worktop. Fill one duckling with salt and the other with pepper and the set is ready for the table, or let it rest on an open shelf beside a few plain cream jugs, where those orange bills add a bright note.
Specification
| Material |
Rock salt, Earthenware |
| Colour |
Brown & Green |
| Height |
6.8cm |
| Width |
14cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.298kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the duckling salt and pepper set?
The whole set stands 6.8cm tall, 14cm wide and 9cm deep, small enough to sit beside a plate or on a breakfast tray.
What is the salt and pepper set made of?
It is made of earthenware, a type of ceramic, with a glossy glaze over the painted ducklings and the olive green tray.
Do the ducklings come off the tray?
Yes, each duckling lifts out of its own lily pad hollow, so you can pass them round the table and settle them back afterwards.
How do I clean the ducklings and tray?
Wipe the tray and the outside of the ducklings with a damp cloth and dry them well, keeping the insides dry so the seasoning flows freely.
What colours are the ducklings and tray?
The ducklings are painted brown, tan and grey with orange bills, and the tray is olive green with a pink bud and a white underside.
Would this salt and pepper set make a good gift?
Yes, its painted ducklings and lily pad tray give it plenty of countryside charm, making it a cheerful gift for a kitchen or dining table.