Are you considering beginning a collection of salt and pepper shakers? You will find many people who collect these. They collect antique salt and pepper shakers, vintage salt and pepper shakers, and they also collect ones which are produced to be collectible. You have a few things that you should know if you are considering beginning your personal collection so that you may be able to own one of the best collection with the smallest amount of cash possible.
Most people fall into collecting antique salt and pepper shakers quite by accident. You need that first set to actually use, of course, but after that it gets a bit redundant. Then you must call yourself “a collector”. And what a good field to get your feet wet in! They’re abundant, colorful, eye-catching, run every theme, and best of all, they’re cheap. People can generally find a set of whimsical shakers for around $10, so collecting is certainly within the reach of the average person.
As with other collectibles, if you are trying to add to the collectability of your shaker sets, always make sure the shakers you choose cross themes and genres. That is, add Disney, Garfield, Charlie Brown themes or the like.
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Antique Style Large Green Glass Salt Pepper Shakers US $10.97
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Antique Style Pink Super Large Salt Pepper Shaker Set US $15.97
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Antique Black Americana Salt and Pepper Shakers US $74.95
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Antique SP Salt Pepper Shaker Set Chinese Cloisonne US $199.11
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Antique Style Green Glass Salt Pepper Shaker Set US $12.97
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Antique Trader Salt And Pepper Shaker Price Guide US $9.44
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ANTIQUE MZ AUSTRIA PORCELAIN SALTPEPPER SHAKERS US $124.99
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Antique SUPERB Kutani Japanese Salt Pepper Shaker US $24.68
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ANTIQUE STYLE COBALT BLUE FLORAL SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $7.75
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Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Salt Pepper Shakers US $40.00
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GOLDILOCKS WOLF SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS ANTIQUE RARE US $35.00
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Antique Chinese Silver Open Salt Pepper Shaker US $200.00
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ANTIQUE PAIR SALT PEPPER SHAKERS STERLING SILVER GLASS US $119.00
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Antique Sterling Duchin Salt Pepper Shakers FreeShip US $39.99
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Antique Copper or Brass Salt Pepper Shaker US $4.99
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Antique Blue Orange Lusterware Salt Pepper Shakers US $2.99
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ANTIQUE ROSENTHAL HAND PAINTED SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $47.20
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ANTIQUE TRADER SALT PEPPER SHAKER PRICE GUIDE k z US $15.99
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ANTIQUE 925 STERLING SILVER SALT PEPPER SHAKERS S US $75.00
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Antique Porcelain Chef Head Salt Pepper Shakers US $9.99
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SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS ANTIQUE US $17.99
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Antique Phoenix Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers US $35.00
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Antique Silver Salt Pepper Shaker US $26.99
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Nice Clear Glass Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers US $3.97
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CRYSTAL SALT PEPPER SHAKERS ANTIQUES US $34.99
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ANTIQUE WEMBLEY WARE FISH SALT PEPPER SHAKERS VINTAGE US $125.00
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ANTIQUE PHONE FIGURINE SALT PEPPER SHAKERS SET Kitchen US $10.99
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ANTIQUE METAL SALT PEPPER SHAKERS WHISKEY JUGS RARE US $15.00
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antique Shawnee owl salt pepper shakers US $25.00
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METAL CERAMIC SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER ANTIQUE COLLECTIBL US $29.99
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Antique WEEPING GOLD gilded Salt Pepper Shakers US $28.89
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ANTIQUE DEER HANDPAINTED JAPAN SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $12.99
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ANTIQUE Pair SALT PEPPER Shakers GOLD Roses JAPAN Old US $10.00
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When you speak to a collector of an item’s worth, you really are speaking hypothetically or even mystically, as collectors generally don’t buy things simply for their investment value, though they often talk of it. Somehow it makes the purchase a little more legitimate. Why can’t it just be fun, which it is?
Still, speaking practically in monetary terms, antique salt and pepper shakers are great collectibles, though they don’t appreciate much. If you think in terms of what a basic savings account is offering, however, it’s in the right ballpark. And, they are so cheap (relatively) to collect, it’s a way to enjoy and save money. Since they’re cheap, they tend to sell as an afterthought purchase.
In terms of buying, even the things that would seem like it would cost a lot, you will find great bargains. At a local mall, a very intricate set of the Wizard of Oz foursome traveling down the yellow brick road is selling for a mere $15.49. The salt shaker features two of the main characters, while the pepper shaker features the other two. Even with tax, you’ve gotten a good, cross-over collectible (bound to gain value over the years) for under $20. Not a bad deal when you price it out.
While you will certainly find a cavalcade of shakers at a local shop, you will pay top dollar. Yard sales are great for this kind of find, as are auctions. I’ve watched a pair go here and there at auction, but then there are the remaining shakers that can go for as little as a few dollars for a tray. I purchased five and six sets for a mere $6, plus a 10 percent buyer’s fee.
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Olde Thompson 7 1/2-Inch Metal Peppermill and Salt Shaker Set Sale Price: $19.90 |
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A handsome pewter-tone finish distinguishes this pair. The lifetime warranteed pepper grinding mechanism is fully adjustable to suit any pepper application. Each Olde Thomspon mill is assembled by sonic welding, a process which eliminates the need for screws, which can come loose during long term use. |
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Cole and Mason Inverta Flip Pepper Mill, Brushed Chrome and Clear Acrylic Sale Price: $16.95 |
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Inverta Upside Down Mills from Cole & Mason. The no mess mill! Inverta mills have high-quality, spring-loaded ceramic mechanisms at the top instead of the base - so no more salt or pepper residue left on the table or in your cupboard! Measures 6 inches... |
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Seinfeld: Seasons 1, 2 and 3 Giftset (includes Limited Edition Script, Monk's Salt & Pepper Shakers & Playing Cards) Sale Price: $33.00 |
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Nothing? Seinfeld is a show about everything! It's about the appeal of the posse and coma etiquette. It's about importing and exporting. It's about sneaking a peek, and seeing the baby. It's about this, that, and the other... |
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Kate Aspen "About To Hatch" Ceramic Baby Chick Salt and Pepper Shakers Sale Price: $3.10 |
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This "About to Hatch" Salt & Pepper Shaker is a "cracked" ceramic egg with a pale-yellow, chubby-cheeked chick wearing the top of the egg as a hat peeking out at the world. Salt shakes from the top of the little chick's "hat", while pepper sprinkles from the bottom part of the egg... |
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Kate Aspen "Sweet Celebrations" Ceramic Banana Split Salt and Pepper Shakers Sale Price: $3.20 |
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You can spice up any celebration with this sweet favor from Kate Aspen! Everyone's favorite, the yummy banana split, brings salt and pepperand delightto the table in this adorable, ceramic seasoning set. |
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Pepper Lightweight Version Adult Standard Costume Sale Price: $26.95 |
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Salt Lightweight Version Adult Standard Costume Sale Price: $26.95 |
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'Don't drop the Salt' this year in this Hilarious Costume. Choose the Salt Shaker Adult Halloween Costume and Team up with the Pepper Shaker for a Fun Couples Combo this season! Includes Tunic and Hat... |
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Salt and Pepper Shaker Cufflinks Sale Price: $29.95 |
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So you have a salty personality... maybe people say you have a little pep in your step... these are the perfect cufflinks for you. Enamel black and white salt and pepper shaker cufflinks are the perfect gift for any chef... |
If you are looking for something specific, online auction sites are good places to watch. In addition to the Internet sites, you can check out auction shopping sites by doing a search on the words +salt, +shaker, +collectible. That should bring up myriad national antique shops which sell shakers via the Web. These are generally the shops that have physical stores you can walk into somewhere in the country.
Generally speaking, the “cutesy” collectibles of farm animals, cartoon characters, etc., fall into the reasonably-priced category. When you look at the high-end collectibles, you will find row after row of silver and fine porcelain-based products. These are meant more to complete sets an owner has begun in the past. These are really not meant for the average salt and pepper shaker collector. So, if you get the urge to look at the high end shakers, don’t be overwhelmed. When you scrutinize the listings, you’ll see these are specialized silver pieces, not really “collectibles” shakers. Whew. I sigh audibly for all of us who like to shake now and again.
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