Lot # 67 - Vintage Japanese Ceramic Vinegar & Oil Cruet Set by Victoria Ceramics

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: 10:00-4:00, Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Start Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Sep-2025 8:06:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

Erickson95

Auction has ended

Description :

A charming mid-century figural cruet set by Victoria Ceramics, Japan, featuring a glossy black bull with exaggerated doe-eyed expression, accented in cobalt blue and gold. The bull pulls two ceramic jugs—marked “V” for vinegar and “O” for oil—each fitted with cork stoppers and ceramic lids. The whimsical design and functional form reflect the playful artistry of postwar Japanese export ware.

  • Material: Glazed ceramic with cork stoppers

  • Markings: Underside stamped “Victoria Ceramics / Made in Japan” with crown emblem

  • Dimensions: Approx. 7.5 in L × 5.5 in W × 4.5 in H

  • Style: Mid-century novelty kitchenware / figural ceramics

    Collectibility Note: Victoria Ceramics figural cruets are increasingly sought after by collectors of postwar Japanese export ware. Their playful forms and distinctive markings make them standout pieces in vintage kitchenware auctions.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Erickson95

Date Bid User
10-Sep-2025 8:02:46 PM $6.00 Erickson95
03-Sep-2025 11:24:35 PM $5.00 camsy

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