
Simons Maison
Cats Salt And Pepper Shaker Set
This product is a set of two ceramic cat-shaped salt and pepper shakers with a glossy finish, one featuring a brown tabby pattern and the other a black body with white chest and face markings. Each shaker has two dispensing holes in the head and includes a clear plastic stopper for refilling. Designed for dispensing salt and pepper during meals or meal preparation, the shakers require hand-washing only.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Salt & Pepper Shakers
Color
Size
Specifications
Ceramic salt and pepper shakers in the shape of cats.
Set of 2, shiny ceramic, hand-wash only
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Salt & Pepper Shakers
Additional Attributes
- ceramic
- hand-wash only
- set of 2
- playful design
- shiny finish
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Cats Salt And Pepper Shaker Set, priced at 20 CAD and in stock, offers a budget-friendly alternative to $58 hand-painted sets, featuring ceramic with a glossy finish and painted details that contrast with premium stoneware artisanship, but requires hand-washing with delicate care and its protruding ceramic ears and paws are prone to chipping from storage contact.
Verified claims
- Value
- At 20 CAD, it is a budget alternative to $58 hand-painted sets.
- Craftsmanship
- Ceramic with glossy finish and painted details, contrasting with premium stoneware artisanship.
- Care
- Hand-wash only with delicate care, unlike dishwasher-safe premium set.
- Chip protection
- Protruding ceramic ears and paws are prone to chipping from storage contact.
Product record
- Title
- Cats Salt And Pepper Shaker Set
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 20 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value against similar ceramic cat shakers
- At $58 — nearly triple the Simons Maison set's 20 CAD — the Uncommon Goods pair uses hand-painted stoneware and measures a substantial 3.5 inches tall, making it a collectible display piece whose artisan production and dishwasher-safe durability justify the premium for buyers who prioritize handcraft over budget.
Ceramic care and durability for shiny glaze
- The shiny ceramic finish is a glass-like glaze that seals the porous clay, making the shakers naturally resistant to staining from salt and oils and easy to clean with a soft cloth; using an abrasive pad or metal sponge can scratch the glossy surface and dull its shine, so routine care calls for non-abrasive sponges or microfiber.
- The manufacturer specifies hand-wash only because dishwasher detergents are highly alkaline and repeated hot cycles can etch the shiny glaze, causing a cloudy film and micro-crazing that dulls the surface over time — hand-washing with mild soap preserves the glossy new look for years.
- Because ceramic glaze is brittle and can chip on impact, the protruding cat features — such as ears or paws — are at risk if the shakers are stacked or stored loosely in a drawer; place a soft cushion like a felt pad or paper towel between them in storage to absorb buffets and prevent shard-like edge damage.
- After hand-washing, thoroughly drying the shakers with a soft microfiber cloth eliminates water spotting and mineral deposits that form when drops evaporate on the glossy surface; water trapped in the cat-shaped crevices (like between the ears or tail) can leave chalky rings that dull the finish over time, so a diligent dry-down after each wash keeps them looking new.
- For occasional salt residue or hard water bloom inside the shakers, a paste of baking soda and water acts as a gentle abrasive that lifts the film without scratching the glaze, unlike harsh cleaners like bleach which can react with glaze chemistry and cause permanent damage.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Two glazed ceramic cat-shaped salt and pepper shakers sitting upright on a wooden shelf; left is brown-tabby patterned with a white chest, right is black with a white chest and face markings. Both have painted facial features and a glossy finish.
- Left cat bodyUpright seated ceramic cat figurine with brown-tabby marbled glazing on the body and flanks; smooth glossy finish; visible paw and rounded hindquarters oriented forward.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Right cat bodyUpright seated ceramic cat figurine with solid black glazing on the body and flanks, glossy finish, positioned slightly to the right of the left cat; visible tail curled at the right rear base.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.42 · w 0.29 · h 0.50 (high) - White chest and face patchesBoth figurines feature white-painted chest panels extending up to the lower face; the left cat has a mostly white face center, the right cat has a white inverted-V chest continuing to a white face area.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.55 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.49 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high) - Painted eyesBoth cats have painted yellow irises with black pupils and surrounding painted eyelids; eyes face slightly upward.
4 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Painted noses and whisker detailsEach cat has a small pink painted nose and simple fine black whisker lines painted onto the face.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.50 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Glazed ceramic surfaceBoth figurines display a reflective glazed ceramic surface with visible highlights and specular reflections.
- Relative placementTwo separate cat shakers are placed side by side on a wooden shelf with a small gap between them; left cat is slightly forward compared with right cat.
Other
Product shot on a wood-paneled background with a wooden shelf and stacked white bowls visible to the right; soft even lighting produces mild shadows and reflections.
- Shelf surfaceHorizontal wooden shelf with visible wood grain that the figurines rest on.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Background panelVertical wood-paneled background behind the figurines with a warm brown tone and subtle grain texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.75 · h 0.80 (high) - Stacked white bowlsPartial stack of white ceramic bowls with beaded rim detail visible at the upper right of the frame, positioned behind the right cat.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.05 · w 0.25 · h 0.32 (high) - Shot compositionFrontal product shot centered on the two figurines, cropped vertically to include shelf and background; even studio lighting with soft shadows to the lower right of objects.
Colors
warm brown marbled· left cat body#9B7C53gloss black· right cat body#0D0D0Dbright white· white chest and face panels#F1EEE9golden yellow· painted eyes#C6BBB2soft pink· painted noses#DCD6CE- Left cat bodyUpright seated ceramic cat figurine with brown-tabby marbled glazing on the body and flanks; smooth glossy finish; visible paw and rounded hindquarters oriented forward.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a ceramic cat-shaped shaker with a glossy brown marbled glaze showing two dispensing holes in the head; a second cat-shaped shaker in black and white is visible on its side with its open base and a clear plastic stopper nearby.
- Primary cat formUpright cat-shaped ceramic shaker seen from the back with a rounded seated posture, small pointed ears, and a slightly tapered neck and head.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.66 (high) - Glaze and surface finishHigh-gloss glazed surface with a brown marbled or woodgrain-like pattern of lighter and darker brown streaks and subtle tonal variations.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.66 (high) - Dispensing holesTwo round dispensing holes visible on the back of the cat's head near the top center.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.19 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Secondary shaker baseA second ceramic shaker lies on its side at the right edge showing an exposed circular open base with unglazed inner rim and dark outer glaze visible.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high) - Loose stopperSmall transparent circular plastic stopper/disc placed on the surface near the fallen shaker.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a warm wood-grain surface with soft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle highlights and shadows; shallow depth of field with the foreground cat in sharp focus and background slightly softer.
- Surface and backgroundHorizontal brown wood-grain tabletop forms the entire visible background and surface under the shakers.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view composition centered on the upright cat with the second shaker cropped at the right and the stopper placed in the mid-right foreground.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting creates bright glossy reflections on the cat glaze and soft shadowing beneath the objects.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the nearest cat sharply focused and the right-side shaker slightly softer but still identifiable.
Colors
marbled light brown· upright cat body#B38B5Cgloss black and white· secondary shaker outer glaze#150C0Aclear· plastic stopper- Primary cat formUpright cat-shaped ceramic shaker seen from the back with a rounded seated posture, small pointed ears, and a slightly tapered neck and head.
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Q&A
1 answered- Is the ceramic finish glossy or matte? Does it have any texture or pattern besides the cat shape?
- The description states 'shiny ceramic,' indicating a glossy finish. There is no mention of additional texture or pattern beyond the cat shape.