Mar 21, 2018 hes been collecting salt and pepper shakers since 2008. Westland giftware superman wonder woman magnetic ceramic salt and pepper shaker. Mar 06, 2016 bill geist shows off his embarrassingly small collection of salt and pepper shakers among the professionals. Patty333, 1 year ago thanks, i have more, ill put them on here. Gail andersons collection of salt and pepper shakers. May 27, 20 the famous gaptoothed smile of alfred e. It is easy to swap out one salt and pepper shake for another, which makes them one of the most versatile serveware items. She lives in michigan and is a member of the salt shakers collectors club and the novelty salt and pepper shakers club. He used to collect dragon figurines, but his mother, who was in the michigan shakers club, gave him a set of dragon salt and pepper. Jan 20, 2009 below is a list of related books and web sites to help you in your research of salt and pepper shakers. The big book of salt and pepper shaker series by irene. Included are wellknown names such as rosemeade, ceramic arts, lefton, enesco, and more.
Renaissance newark airport hotel spring street elizabeth, nj 07201. Separate chapters highlight the world of nature, flowers, fruit and vegetables, people. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Whether you fancy figurals, gotogethers, hangers, kissers, nesters, stackers, or longboys, youll quickly discover the pricing and identifying details you need in antique trader salt and pepper shaker price guide. This is the most comprehensive guide to salt and pepper shaker series ever published. See more ideas about shakers, salt pepper shakers, salt and pepper. I dont feel antique book authors appreciate salt and pepper shakers like salt and pepper shaker collectors. They had a piece inside the shaker that was used to break the salt into pieces. Irene thornburg began collecting salt and pepper shakers in 1949.
Jun 04, 2012 i see this conversation happened 5 months ago, but just thought it might be worth a try. Ive seen salt pepper shakers, but none of these before. See more ideas about salt, salt and pepper and salt pepper shakers. Antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers collectors weekly.
The author of two books on salt and pepper shaker series, this is her second venture as coauthor. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Cbs news i have at least 5,000, said joycie porter, of long island. Jan 26, 2018 this board features salt and pepper shakers pricing guides and information and resources for salt and pepper collectors. Irene thornburg has been collecting salt and pepper shakers since 1949 and now has over 16,000 sets.
Vintage salt pepper shaker hanging book shelf roosters japan ceramic. You may not know the value of your salt and pepper shaker setand you can possibly. Irene thornburg and sylvia tompkins have 2 books called. Try the cosmic diner salt and pepper grinders shaped like real nasa ships for another fun detail. Neuman is a familiar sight to those of us mad magazine readers. Discussing salt collecting book recommendations in. Its never too late to start collecting salt and pepper shakers, says sylvia tompkins, president of the novelty salt and pepper shakers club, which formed in 1987. The two women have coauthored a book about what else. There are different salt and pepper shakes all around the world that are worth a significant amount of money, from the vintage sets from the 1950s to the current ones made with precious materials. Salt and pepper shakers come in many different styles, ranging from traditional to contemporary. Once the decision has been made to sell a collection a major problem is always assessing the value. Mar 17, 2019 salt cakes into a lump in damp weather, so in the 1700s, salt was served in a small dish with a tiny spoon. Mccoy shakers took inspiration from vegetables, while enesco produced ones that were designed like small creatures such as snails and mice.
Accentstapas 1 34 x 3 pepper shaker eggshell,case of 12 ea. Salt and pepper shaker book in collectible decorative salt. When they added the back cover foldins that created a separate picture, my need for sarcastic humor was complete. Shown in full color are more than 850 sets, making up more than 125 series. Doctor who tardis and dalek salt and pepper shaker set. But in 18th and 19thcentury england, more traditional looking saltandpepper shakers also called pots or casters in those days were produced in a range of.
Something happened in transit, i guessthe salt shaker is broken in pieces. This club has more salt and pepper shakers than you could. We are a 100% free club for people who love collecting salt and pepper shakers. Containing almost 700 pictures, this captivating book features over 1,000 salt and pepper shaker sets comprising more than 225 series. Hedgewalker, 8 years ago the white ones are mckee roman arch. See more ideas about salt and pepper, salt and salt pepper shakers. Jun 29, 2016 the early salt shakers actually were salt mills. As for the shapes of the shakers themselves, they were typically rounded at the top and footed at the base with pearshaped bodies, although some were produced as straightsided cylinders.
While earlier salt and pepper shakers were more traditional in style, the great depression led to an abundance of inexpensive, cheerful, whimsical, and colorful shakers. Im glad your cousin loves them, i think theyre pretty cute also. Jan 23, 2012 andrea luddens collection of over 40,000 pairs of salt and pepper shakers started completely by chance when ludden bought a pepper mill at a garage sale in the mid1980s. The great depression of the 1930s boosted the popularity of salt and pepper shakers as global ceramics producers. Salt and pepper shakers do a lot more than just provide a little extra spice and flavors to meals. We consider no table scape complete without a seriously cute pair of salt and pepper shakers. However, the event that really sparked the collecting of salt and pepper shakers was the increasing ubiquity of the automobile. A place to sell, buy, or just show off your collection.
Let us help you sell your salt and pepper shaker collection. Collecting salt and pepper shaker series book by irene. Youve enjoyed collecting shakers over the years but now you need to downsize and move on. This book covers almost everything made by ceramic arts studio.
If you would like to donate to help keep up the website and newsletters, click here. Collecting salt and pepper shakers is a hobby with a little something for everyone. The complete salt and pepper shaker book shows more than 1600 sets of figural shakers in full color. See more ideas about salt pepper shakers, salt and stuffed peppers. Never before have so many shaker series been pictured in one book.
Shake off the dinner doldrums with our vintage shakers. She lives in battle creek, michigan, and is the author of two previous books on salt and pepper shaker series. Very nice mizjane, 8 years ago these are wonderful. Being a member of a salt and pepper shakers club can give you access to individuals who are avid salt and pepper shaker connoisseurs. For many kitchens, the salt and pepper shaker set is a key part of kitchen decor and may be displayed a number of different ways. I received a box in the mail today with a tweety bird salt and pepper that i purchased on etsy. If you have never had an interest in salt and pepper shakers before, this book will open your eyes to a wonderful collectible. And now a big welcome to shakerladys salt and pepper shaker. The collection includes those by american potteries such as rosemeade and ceramic arts studio that have never appeared in a book before. Follow this guide to get the most out of vintage salt and pepper shakers, including multiple ways to use them within.
How to know the value of a salt and pepper shaker set ehow. Ceramic arts studio identification and price guide, by mike schneider. In the united states, the phrase vintage saltandpepper shakers brings pairs of kitschy pink elephants, playful blackandwhite kittens, and matching jack terriers to mind. Contemporary, vintage, expensive and the fun whimsical and sometimes tacky see more ideas about salt and pepper, salt and salt pepper shakers. The big book of salt and pepper shaker series schiffer book for collectors with. The big book of salt and pepper shaker series schiffer book for collectors with price guide only 1 left in stock more on the way. Salt shakers became increasingly common after anticaking agents were introduced by the morton salt company in the 1920s. About the author irene thornburg began collecting salt and pepper shakers in 1949 and has more than 15,000 sets. Total ratings 9, dc comics batman and cat woman salt and pepper shakers 6003735. Irene thornburg began collecting salt and pepper shakers in 1949 and currently has 17,000 sets housed in their own shaker barn. Collectively we have a lot of education and friendship to share.
Nestled among the great smoky mountains in gatlinburg, tennessee, is a true monument to monomaniacal collecting. Many people like to collect salt and pepper shakers because there are so many unique designs. Here is a field of salt and pepper shaker collecting all its ownadvertising. The author illustrates a wide variety of series with three sets or more. As modern ceramics became popular in the 1940s, salt and pepper shakers took off. You have to see this quirky collection of salt and pepper. Andrea luddens collection of over 40,000 pairs of salt and pepper shakers started completely by chance when ludden bought a pepper mill at.
The big book of salt and pepper shaker series schiffer book for. In minimalist white, this salt and pepper shaker is still sophisticated enough for an adult table. Salt and pepper shakers can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, glass, metal, and ceramic. Many vintage salt and pepper shakers that are considered highly collectible today were also made during this time. Apr 28, 2020 i used to affectionately call my best friends in college heifers, and i told them i was going to start a collection of funnyunusual cows when i graduated and started working. The big book of salt and pepper shaker series schiffer. Collecting vintage salt and pepper shakers lovetoknow. When salt production became more sophisticated, the pieces used to break the salt were no longer needed. In the 19th century, staffordshire potteries produced saltandpepper shakers as parts of cruet sets. Irene thornburg began collecting salt and pepper shakers in 1949 and has more than 15,000 sets. Total ratings 1, safari adorable giraffe far reach salt pepper shakers holder figurine statue. This particular style is very popular with those who collect black americana, although it can also be a controversial collecting choice. Back in the 1960s, next to the archie family of comic books, this was my favorite read. This book is focuses on collecting series of shakers.
Salt and pepper shakers come in a variety of designs and shapes. Try the triceratops salt and pepper shakers that push together to create the whole dinosaur, or pull apart to reveal a unique set of shakers. Collection and production of shakers thriving chicago tribune. She lives in michigan and is a member of the salt shaker collectors and the novelty salt and pepper shakers club. Designed in a classic shape with a glossy top and exposed bottom, these condiment sprinklers feature the initials s and p to create a distinct look, and their stoneware construction makes for a lasting use. Second series figural and novelty 2nd series only 1 left in stock order soon. A fascinating and diverse group of companies kept their logo within arms reach at kitchen and dinner tables nationwide by customizing salt and pepper sets. Antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers collectors. I live in corbin and i collect salt and pepper shakers. Antique traders salt and pepper shaker price guide by. The big book of salt and pepper shaker series schiffer book.
Second series figural and novelty 2nd series by melva davern. Americas salt and pepper shakers a schiffer book for. Though, you sure can get a lot of information about the. And now a big welcome to shakerladys salt and pepper. From retro duos sourced from roadside tourist attractions to those done up in stately silverplate, our collection of used shakers is the perfect complement to any vintage table and barware. Product accentstapas 1 34 x 3 pepper shaker eggshell,case of 12 ea.
A comprehensive guide to salt and pepper shaker series, with more than 850 sets shown in full color, making up more than 125 series. Collecting salt and pepper shaker series half price books. Included are wellknown names such as rosemeade, ceramic. Advertising on our web site will reach our salt and pepper shaker collector members from around the world. Collectors encyclopedia of salt and pepper shakers. This club is run out of love for the hobby by volunteers. And now a big welcome to shakerladys salt and pepper shaker page.
Included are wellknown names such as rosemeade, ceramic arts. The pigs and cats are specially appealing to me also. Members of the novelty salt and pepper shakers club visit our web site on a regular basis. You can no longer use the many reference books that are out there to determine a price. Andrea and rolfs salt and pepper shaker museum boasting over 20,000 pairs of. Collecting salt and pepper shaker series by irene thornburg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get the best deals on salt and pepper book when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage salt and pepper shakers come in lots of appealing styles. Includes measurements, manufacturers, countries, and 1998 values for each. However, the event that really sparked the collecting of salt and pepper shakers was the increasing ubiquity of. Search for the chapter in your state, contact the chapter and inquire about membership see resource. Antique trader salt and pepper shaker price guide on apple books.
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