Vintage Salt Box Ceramic Hand painted Salter Post WW II - T & T Co. Takito Japan Kitchen - Shabby Chic Salt Keeper w/ Wood Lid Circa 1920s

Very cute vintage salt box from the early mid century that is hand painted ceramic with a wood lid that flips up. The bottom half is a rust brown color and the top portion has a cream colored background with pink roses and green stems. The center design also features some blue flowers and a hanging flower of some kind. the bottom has the word SALT painted in the very center on a cream colored rectangle. There is a rust colored line of trim on the back and the sides as well. There are holes in the center back for hanging.

Measures 4 1/2" wide, 3 1/4" deep. The back portion is 4 1/2" high.

This is a wonderful shabby chic piece from the early mid century that was made in Japan by the T&T co. as noted on the bottom hallmark - see photo. The mark also says HAND PAINTED and MADE IN JAPAN.

The hallmark is for the Japanese company called The Takito Company (1880-1948). This company produced lustreware and tableware pieces. This hallmark, the
diamond with the "T-T" mark, dates this salt box from the 1920 and 30s.

What is a salt box? These hanging salt boxes used in kitchens throughout northern Europe and colonial America. They hung on the wall in close proximity to the cooking ares. Everyday salt boxes and salt itself were a very important part of life for settlers in North America. These boxes were used to keep the salt dry and handy when it was needed for cooking or for preserving food.

There are no chips or cracks on the salt box - looks very nice. Some crazing, slight wear and discoloration on the inside commensurate with antique age. See photos for detail.