Quaker Man salt & pepper shakers - Wood & Sons circa 1980

Quaker Man salt and pepper shakers produced by Wood & Sons of Burslem, England, circa 1980. The Quaker Man is a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian sect founded by George Fox around 1650. Due to the popularity of the Quaker Man Centenary character jug, this is one of series of pieces designed in the likeness of Quaker Oats' Quaker Man trademark. Although Quaker Oats Company claims that the Quaker Man is not meant to resemble or represent an actual person, the company identified the Quaker Man as William Penn in advertising dating back to 1909.

Maker:

Wood & Sons

England

circa 1980

Model #:

Derivative

Quaker Man Series

salt shaker

Size:

medium

Height:

3 3/4"