Well now - here's a little piece of Caribbean travel history that looks like it came straight out of a 1982 vacation photo album and decided to stay awhile. 🌴 This vintage ceramic shaker was purchased at the famous Montego Bay Straw Market in July 1982 and features a beautifully hand-painted folk figure with rich brown, cream, and sunny yellow accents. The glaze shows honest age crazing that gives it that warm, well-loved vintage character collectors appreciate. Whether you display her in a kitchen curio or tuck her into a travel-themed collection, she brings unmistakable island charm without taking up much real estate. A genuine period souvenir that tells a story - and isn't that the best kind of vintage?
🏷️ Item Identification
Brand/Maker: Brayton Laguna (marked)
Item Type: Ceramic shaker figurine
Era/Year: July 1982 purchase (vintage)
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Color: Brown, cream, yellow, multicolor accents
Country of Origin: Jamaica (Straw Market purchase)
Notable Markings: Handwritten base "Brayton Laguna K2"
📐 Material
Glazed ceramic pottery
📏 Dimensions
Height: approx. 4.5 inches
Base width: approx. 3.25 inches
⚖️ Weight
Approx. 8-10 oz
🌎 Country of Origin
Jamaica (tourist market retail)
📅 Date of Manufacture
Circa late 1970s-early 1980s (Documented purchase July 1982)
🔍 Condition Statement
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Notable glaze crazing throughout (typical for age), light staining on skirt area, and minor paint wear. No major chips or cracks observed. Please review photos carefully.
💡 Fun Fact
Montego Bay's Straw Market was one of the Caribbean's most famous tourist craft hubs - meaning pieces like this were often hand-painted locally and carried home in suitcases full of sunscreen and good intentions. 🌞
📦 Shipping & Handling
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
🔁 Returns
Packaged securely with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. No returns unless not as described/pictured.
