We recently inherited these little germans. Cute as a button at 2.5 inches in height, they give us salt and pepper. The pair belonged to my husband's great aunt. She was an avid collector of s+p shakers with over 500 sets! The date is sketchy, but Hansel and Gretel (as I have named them) are believed to be from the 1950's. They're made by Groebel, W Germany. (There's a history of Germany's division here.) Since H and I have an affinity for german things, we took them on.Since childhood, Husband and I have taken a keen interest in languages. H lived in Germany for 4 years as a youngster and one set of my grandparents spoke German. So, as a gift to H, I signed us up for a 6 week German course that begins tonight. Happy Birthday H!
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Those lit' guys are cute, your blog could use the layout I have, it was free.
Those are so sweet and it's great that you know where they came from. Enjoy your German class!
Love your salt and pepper shakers. They are very sweet. Extra bonus that they came from a family member.
All things German interest me. My husband and I both have German ancestory. We took German together in high school (although we did not date until after college). He grew up as an Army brat in Germany and returned right after bootcamp for 3 years.
I recieved several pairs of salt and pepper shakers from my grandmother. I just love them. Yours are really cute!
I love them! I've lived in Germany for a total of 5 years, it's one of my favorite places!
Your salt and pepper shakers are really sweet, and so are you for taking the German class. Have fun.
What cute little salt & pepper shakers. My hubby and I were fortunate enough to visit Germany a few years ago. What a beautiful country. My son took German in college and loved it. He would speak a few simple words around the house in German. I took French in high school for one semester. Then we moved and the school didn't teach French so I took Latin. I doubt if anybody takes Latin anymore - unless they're studying to be a Catholic priest maybe. Now how did I get off on all of this? I intended to just compliment your little salt & pepper shakers. lol
Oh, how cute they are! Have fun at your class!
H & G are so cute! How nice to have a piece of your husband's family history.
Very cute shakers and awesome idea to do the German class! Who's watching Charlotte for ya?
How sweet your little S&P shakers are! I have some I could add to your "collection" if you want!!! They aren't as cute, though! ;)
I love these! Yes, they are "cute as a button!"
I didn't realize you were from No. California. I grew up in the Bay Area and just moved to WA state from Lake County. Do you know where that is?
Those are darling. What a wonderful paint job. Love Hansel's little socks!
They're cute as a button. I love Hansel's expression.
Your salt & pepper set is adorable!
I think they are traditional boy and
girl dressed in German costume.
Lederhosen for the boy and dirndl
for the girl! Good luck on the
deutsch classes!
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