{"product_id":"sr53-sears-merry-mushroom-ceramic-canister-1982-made-in-japan-missing-lid","title":"SR53. Sears Merry Mushroom Ceramic Canister – 1982 Made in Japan – Missing Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSears Merry Mushroom kitchenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this ceramic canister dates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features the whimsical mushroom artwork that has made the Merry Mushroom collection a favorite among retro kitchen collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe creamy off-white ceramic canister features a colorful woodland mushroom design on the front, including a large orange mushroom with black polka dots alongside smaller brown, yellow, and orange mushrooms surrounded by green and blue foliage. Raised bands around the top and bottom give the canister a simple dimensional shape while keeping the colorful mushroom artwork as the focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom is clearly marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“© Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1982 Made in Japan,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e confirming both its date and origin. Matching examples from this series were produced in graduated sizes as part of a coordinated ceramic kitchen canister set.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis canister is missing its original lid and is being sold as the canister only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e That makes it a nice option for someone who already has a spare lid, needs a replacement canister to complete a Merry Mushroom set, or simply wants to use it open as a decorative crock. It could also work well for displaying kitchen utensils, artificial flowers, paintbrushes, or other small items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mushroom graphics remain colorful and display beautifully against the creamy ceramic background. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition, including any surface wear associated with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all vintage items, this piece may show minor signs of age, use, manufacturing variations, or surface wear consistent with its age. We do our best to photograph and describe any notable condition issues so you know exactly what you are purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Third Stop Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67651064266937,"sku":"SR53","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/7637\/8297\/files\/tsv-sr53-sr53-sears-merry-mushroom-ceramic-canister-1982-made-in-japan-missing-lid-1261390426.jpg?v=1791390446","url":"https:\/\/thirdstopvintage.com\/products\/sr53-sears-merry-mushroom-ceramic-canister-1982-made-in-japan-missing-lid","provider":"Third Stop Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}