Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers

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.

Antique Little Red Riding Hood salt and pepper shakers Antique Little Red Riding Hood salt and pepper shakers Paypal 1 Bid US $15.00 7h 3m
ANTIQUE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS WITH RED SPRING LOADED RED LIDS~ GREAT CONDITION ! ANTIQUE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS WITH RED SPRING LOADED RED LIDS~ GREAT CONDITION ! Paypal 1 Bid US $11.99 7h 50m
ANTIQUE Swedish COUPLE Old MAN & Lady SALT Pepper SHAKERS People BEE Mark ANTIQUE Swedish COUPLE Old MAN & Lady SALT Pepper SHAKERS People BEE Mark Paypal 1 Bid US $9.99 8h 50m
Antique Handcrafted Lucky Sterling Silver Charm: Salt and Pepper Shakers Set Antique Handcrafted Lucky Sterling Silver Charm: Salt and Pepper Shakers Set Paypal 0 Bid US $42.00 9h 27m
ANTIQUE BLUE WILLOW WARE SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET ANTIQUE BLUE WILLOW WARE SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET Paypal 0 Bid US $2.99 10h 25m
ANTIQUE RED GEISHA WARE GEISHA GIRL MINIATURE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS ~ 2 SETS! ANTIQUE RED GEISHA WARE GEISHA GIRL MINIATURE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS ~ 2 SETS! Paypal 1 Bid US $4.99 11h 27m
VINTAGE 1950's CAST IRON SALT PEPPER SHAKERS ANTIQUE CARS VINTAGE 1950's CAST IRON SALT PEPPER SHAKERS ANTIQUE CARS Paypal 0 Bid US $23.00 11h 36m
Antique Silver Plated Salt and Pepper Shakers Antique Silver Plated Salt and Pepper Shakers Paypal US $3.99 11h 51m
Salt & Pepper Shakers, Antique Cobalt Blue Salt & Pepper Shakers, Antique Cobalt Blue Paypal US $23.00 12h 39m
Vintage Antique Nippon Salt & Pepper Shakers - Hand Painted - Porcelain Gold Top Vintage Antique Nippon Salt & Pepper Shakers - Hand Painted - Porcelain Gold Top Paypal 14 Bids US $16.49 13h 16m
2 ANTIQUE BIRDS SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS 2 ANTIQUE BIRDS SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 13h 26m
Antique EPNS made in England Silver plated Salt and Pepper shaker Antique EPNS made in England Silver plated Salt and Pepper shaker Paypal 0 Bid US $79.99 15h
SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS VINTAGE ANTIQUE OLD ALUMINUM SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS VINTAGE ANTIQUE OLD ALUMINUM Paypal 0 Bid US $6.95 15h 50m
Doctor Antique Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers Diploma Doctor Antique Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers Diploma Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 16h 1m
ANTIQUE SIX SIDED SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS GREEN W/PINK ROSES GOLD TRIM HP ANTIQUE SIX SIDED SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS GREEN W/PINK ROSES GOLD TRIM HP Paypal 0 Bid US $8.99 18h 25m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1940'S ROOSTER SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1940'S ROOSTER SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS Paypal US $12.00 18h 36m
Antique/ Vinage 1940's  Dressed Boy Cat Salt & Pepper Shakers ~ Old Japan ~ Cork Antique/ Vinage 1940's Dressed Boy Cat Salt & Pepper Shakers ~ Old Japan ~ Cork Paypal 1 Bid US $12.88 19h 12m
Antique Bulls Heads on Sticks Salt and Pepper shakers Antique Bulls Heads on Sticks Salt and Pepper shakers Paypal 0 Bid US $8.99 19h 29m
antique GLASS FALSTAFF BEER BOTTLE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Amber in original box antique GLASS FALSTAFF BEER BOTTLE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Amber in original box Paypal 0 Bid US $55.00 19h 30m
Antique Mini Brown Beer bottle SALT & PEPPER shakers Antique Mini Brown Beer bottle SALT & PEPPER shakers Paypal 0 Bid US $9.88 19h 36m
Antique Art Deco Seville Quaker Shaker Salt Pepper Shaker Set Reg 525 SilverPlat Antique Art Deco Seville Quaker Shaker Salt Pepper Shaker Set Reg 525 SilverPlat Paypal US $8.99 20h 16m
ANTIQUE INTERNATIONAL SILVER ROGERS SALT & PEPPER SHAKER ANTIQUE INTERNATIONAL SILVER ROGERS SALT & PEPPER SHAKER Paypal 0 Bid US $12.99 20h 19m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE JWILD MALLARD DUCK SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS MADE IN JAPAN VINTAGE ANTIQUE JWILD MALLARD DUCK SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS MADE IN JAPAN Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 20h 47m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS 2 VINTAGE ANTIQUE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS 2" TALL Paypal 0 Bid US $16.99 20h 47m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE JAPAN DUTCH BOY & GIRL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS VINTAGE ANTIQUE JAPAN DUTCH BOY & GIRL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 20h 47m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1940'S ROOSTER AND HEN SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS. VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1940'S ROOSTER AND HEN SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS. Paypal US $12.00 22h 6m
Vintage frog salt and pepper shakers with cup-Sears Roebuck 1976-77 antique Vintage frog salt and pepper shakers with cup-Sears Roebuck 1976-77 antique Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 22h 11m
VINTAGE 1950 ANTIQUE ROSES SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS VINTAGE 1950 ANTIQUE ROSES SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS Paypal US $12.00 22h 14m
RARE Antique Set of Royal Ivy Salt & Pepper Shakers Northwood Frosted Rubina RARE Antique Set of Royal Ivy Salt & Pepper Shakers Northwood Frosted Rubina Paypal 0 Bid US $159.99 1d 18m
~TWO ANTIQUE GLASS SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS WITH EIGHT FACES~UNIQUE!~NO CHIPS! ~TWO ANTIQUE GLASS SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS WITH EIGHT FACES~UNIQUE!~NO CHIPS! Paypal 0 Bid US $40.00 1d 51m
antique Japan salt pepper shakers   Aunt Jemima Uncle Moses old antique Japan salt pepper shakers Aunt Jemima Uncle Moses old Paypal 0 Bid US $22.50 1d 6h 57m
SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS - PEACOCK - VINTAGE-ANTIQUE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS - PEACOCK - VINTAGE-ANTIQUE Paypal 0 Bid US $14.50 1d 6h 59m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SALT PEPPER SHAKER HALLMARKED! VINTAGE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SALT PEPPER SHAKER HALLMARKED! Paypal 0 Bid US $98.00 1d 7h 39m

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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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.