{"product_id":"shakers","title":"Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Mosaic Salt \u0026 Pepper Set","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matching salt and pepper set has every side wrapped with individually cut pieces of genuine abalone shell, their natural iridescence constantly shifts with the light. No two pieces of shell display the same pattern, so each shaker carries its own unique landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early \/ middle twentieth century, artisans in Baja California, Ensenada, Taxco, and coastal tourist centers perfected the technique of transforming locally harvested abalone shells into shimmering mosaics. They would carefully cut each shell into narrow strips before fitting them together like miniature stained-glass windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbalone has been valued along Mexico's Pacific coast for centuries. Indigenous communities harvested the shell for ornaments and ceremonial objects, while later becoming a favorite material for furniture, jewelry, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDetails\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1940–1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass with genuine abalone shell (mother-of-pearl) mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-cut abalone shell inlay throughout with matching brass tray\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original matching tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: Shakers: Apx: 2 inches high; Tray: 4.5 in. long, 2.5 in. wide\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition. Honest patina to the brass with light surface wear consistent with age. Abalone retains exceptional iridescence with minor age-related imperfections. Please examine photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46588308521157,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/61C6E096-4518-4A3C-B168-1DB83D339E50.jpg?v=1784923136","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/shakers","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}