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KATHYDC529
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These were my mother's salt and pepper shakers. I do not really know anything about them, other than they were made in 1956 and they may say "National Potteries" Cleveland, on the bottom. The sticker is too small to read.
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These are beyond awesome! I'd like to click the "like" button three more times!
Thanks, I think they are adorable. When they face each other, they are kissing.
Your cute little anglels are made by Napco . They are adorable . here is a link to a set with your markings on it . There are 100's of them listed so I did not look for your exact pair . But I hope this helps you solve who made them .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item1c26bbc3b3&item=120908923827&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=C8ionB0LX9Ct3Guv
The Napco Company, or National Potteries Corporation, began production in 1938 and their products were extremely popular in the late '50s and early '60s. Napco produced figurines, collectibles, decorative glass and porcelain ceramics. Napco is still one of the most famous names for porcelain ceramics, antique pottery, vintage products and other collectibles. As collectors' items, it is important to identify NAPCO Ceramics by their marks and numbers.
Read more: How to Identify Napco Ceramics by Marks & Numbers | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7320317_identify-napco-ceramics-marks-numbers.html#ixzz222LXRGja
Thanks for your help!