Vintage Thames anthropomorphic egg cup salt and pepper shakers,

Vintage Thames anthropomorphic egg cup salt and pepper shakers, typically referred to as the "Mr. & Mrs. Egg Cup" or "Husband & Wife" set.Thames or Napco anthropomorphic egg cup salt and pepper shakers, likely manufactured in Japan during the 1950s. The set is designed so that the "heads" are the salt and pepper shakers, which sit atop the body-shaped egg cups.
Product Details
Manufacturer: The pieces are often branded as "Thames" or "Napco," both of which imported similar items from Japan in the mid-century era.
Design: The set features a man and a woman figure, hand-painted with expressive, kitschy faces and clothing designs. The man has a small tilted hat that serves as the shaker top, and the woman has an open-mouthed expression.
Functionality: Each piece serves a dual purpose:
Egg Cup: The larger base is an egg cup designed to hold a boiled egg.
Shaker: The head part detaches and functions as a salt or pepper shaker, usually identified by the number of holes. No chips or cracks.