Salt and Pepper Shakers |
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 | There are many wonderful things to collect, but salt and pepper shakers are among the most popular. Year after year salt and pepper shakers make the list of most collected items, and many people enjoy collecting these unique little pieces of art.
The reasons for starting such a collection are probably as varied as the people who collect them, but one of the most common ways to start a salt and pepper shaker collection is through travel. There are many unique salt and pepper shakers sold as souvenirs from around the world, and many travelers find themselves picking up these unique items as they travel around the world. These types of travel inspired collections can quickly grow into large collections, with salt and pepper shakers from around the world proudly on display.
Of course one of the advantages of collecting salt and pepper shakers is that the collection is as practical as it is beautiful. Unlike many other collectibles that must stay locked up in curio cabinets or protected behind glass, all of those wonderful collectible salt and pepper shakers can actually be used at every meal. In fact many collectors of salt and pepper shakers enjoy using a different set every day, cycling through their collection and sharing it with friends, family members and other dinner guests.
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 Pandie Salt and Pepper Shaker
|  Bun-Bun Salt and Pepper Shaker
|  Victorian Peony Salt and Pepper Shakers
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 Gecko Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Southwestern flavor
- Made of ceramic
- 5 inches long
|  Pinecone Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Nature décor accent
- Glazed ceramic
- 3 1/4 inches tall
|  Bell Pepper Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Dashing décor accent
- Glazed ceramic
- 4.5 inches tall
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 Fig Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Fig themed
- Glazed ceramic
- 4.5 inches tall
|  Squash Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Vegetable themed
- Glazed ceramic
- 3.5 inches tall
|  Chili Pepper Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Hot accents
- Glazed ceramic
- 4 inches tall
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 Corn Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Corny kitchen accent
- Glazed ceramic
- 3.5 inches tall
|  Horses Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Horse design
- Made of ceramic
- 2 x 3.75 inches
|  Plaid Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Fun gift
- Ceramic
- Sold as a pair
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 Magnolia Salt Pepper Shaker
- Floral themed
- Ceramic, metal
- 8 x 6.5 x 3 inches
|  Ceramic Yellow Bird Tabletop Salt and Pepper Cellars
|  Snow Birds Salt & Pepper Shakers
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 Horse Salt And Pepper Shakers
|  Patriotic Hat Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Types of Salt and Pepper Shakers
Even though salt and pepper shaker collections can be used every day, some of these collectibles may simply be too valuable for use at the table. There are some antique salt and pepper shakers that are worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and those valuable items are probably better off on display than on the side of the table.
No matter what the cost of the items in the salt and pepper shaker collection it is important to display and store them properly. Many collectors will purchase an attractive curio cabinet or similar piece of furniture just for their salt and pepper shakers, and these display units can enhance the beauty of the collection while at the same time keeping it well protected.
After the existing collection is displayed properly, the next concern for many salt and pepper shaker collectors is adding to their collection. There are of course many ways to add to an existing salt and pepper shaker collection, and many places to find these unique items. From the local yard sale or flea market to the most upscale specialty store and antiques market, there are many great places to search for the perfect salt and pepper shaker. In addition to the traditional brick and mortar resources are the many internet sites where collectors can find the perfect additions to their collection, including internet auction sites, online swap meets and more. The choices are nearly endless, as are the possibilities for finding the perfect salt and pepper shaker collection. It is no wonder that so many people enjoy collecting these practical and beautiful works of art. |