This mid-century hand-painted ceramic novelty salt and pepper set features humorous double-sided figures illustrating a "Before & After" marriage transformation. Depicting a husband and wife with "Time Marches On" inscribed around the circular bases, the back displays their initial youthful figures while the front shows their aged, weathered personas. Produced in Japan during the post-war era, these novelty wares remain popular mid-century kitchenalia collectibles. Both shakers are in good vintage condition with minor surface crazing and paint rubbing consistent with age. Intact with no major chips or cracks, though missing bottom stoppers and showing light soil wear along the underside bases. Dimensions: 11.5 cm (h)