How much are my salt and pepper shakers worth?

How to Know the Value of a Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

  1. Examine your salt and pepper shaker for any damages or blemishes.
  2. Search for antique shops in your area.
  3. Contact the antique shops and ask if they appraise items on-site.
  4. Visit the library and search for books on salt and pepper shakers.

What do you do with old salt and pepper shakers?

Alternative uses for salt and pepper shaker

  1. Tiny Terrariums. Once you add small pebbles, moss, soil, and tiny plants and figurines, your shakers will transform into their very own decorative microcosm.
  2. Miniature Vases for Flowers.
  3. Seed Dispenser for Gardening.
  4. Air Fresheners/Aromatherapy.

What are salt and pepper shakers called?

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Salt and pepper shakers or salt and pepper pots, of which the first item is normally called a salt cellar in British English, are condiment dispensers used in Western culture that are designed to allow diners to distribute grains of edible salt and ground peppercorns.

How much is Aunt Jemima salt and pepper shakers worth?

Aunt Jemima and Uncle Mose salt and pepper shakers sold for $180 earlier this year at an antiques show in Fort Lauderdale. And rarer and larger pieces can command thousands of dollars.

When did salt and pepper shakers come out?

The earliest known salt shaker debuted in 1858, shares The Intelligencer, and was credited to John Mason, who was also the inventor of the mason jar. Despite this revolutionary design, it still took more than 60 years for salt shakers to break into the mainstream and become the kitchen table staple they are today.

What makes salt and pepper shakers valuable?

In the 1950s and ’60s, companies began producing salt and pepper shakers made from plastic. Plastic then was fragile, so fewer of these examples exist, making them extremely valuable.

How do I sell my salt and pepper shakers?

Take good photos of the sets in small groups and any cabinets that may go with them. Be sure to include close-ups to show quality shakers as a collector will only be interested if they see higher grades of shakers. Count the number of complete sets for sale. Typically a buyer will offer so much per set.

What is the purpose of a salt pig?

A salt pig is a container used to hold salt, to make it easily accessible to pinch or spoon measure into dishes. They are available in many materials, but are generally ceramic, porcelain, earthenware or clay. The earthenware construction of a salt pig can help keep the salt from clumping in humid kitchens.

What did people use before salt shakers?

Less frequent terms for salt dispensers at the time were: box, cellar, cruet, cup, distributor, holder, package, receptacle, sifter, duster, sprinkler and vessel. (The terms ‘sifter’ and ‘duster’ were more usually used with sugar or flour when baking.)

Which salt and pepper shaker has the most holes?

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The number of holes in salt and pepper shakers varies by culture, health and taste. Here in the US excessive salt is considered bad for you, so the salt shaker is the one with the fewer holes, but in parts of Europe it’s the other way around.

Why do salt shakers have more holes?

Salt grains are thought to be larger than equivalent ground pepper flakes, so they should be put in a shaker with fewer, but larger, holes. Since ground pepper is lighter and dustier than salt, it requires more holes in order to flow out at a comparable rate.