There's absolutely something so adorable about matching vintage salt and pepper shakers. So most of the amazing collectible vintage salt and pepper shakers are figurines supposed to match or be sets like a farmer and wife, cat and mouse, or mustard and ketchup.
Animal Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Because the dinner table was frequently the only occasion a family came together previously, and often still is, it isn't shocking that what is on the dinner table was often folksy and artsy including all parts of the table setting. Tablecloths, table mats, candlesticks, silverware, and salt and pepper shakers all combined to produce a homey, loving atmosphere after the rigors of a hard working day in the office, on the farm, or at home.
The fanciful design of antique shakers shows which environment using the fun pairings of shakers.
Animals are commonly a popular option in vintage shakers, animals of most types from the usual to the exotic. And if you're simply attached to of one type of animal, you'll find that there are numerous versions of just that one. Consider cows as an example, cows are ordinary animals, farm creatures. Some are cartoon cows, some cow and bull pairs, but they all are really lovable. I have just a few of them pictured to the right.
Although farm animals usually are not the only antique salt shaker pairs. Some other animals are cats, ducks, snakes, eagles, owls, lions, pretty much every animal you can think of is made into a vintage salt and pepper shaker set.
American Indian Salt and Pepper Shakers
Not unexpectedly, American Indians are a popular vintage shaker set. A lot of models are a model of Indian chief and squaw, more realistic looking than others.
Other figurines may also be popular such as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, King and Queen, and Farmer and Wife.
Not every vintage salt and pepper shakers are from the U.S. Some are likewise from Japan, primarily ceramic pieces. A lot of the American vintage salt and pepper pieces are ceramic or glass.
Size varies as well. You could see different Depression glass styles and features but in a smaller item which does not cost just like a pitcher or platter.
Milk glass is among the kinds of glass that was utilized a lot for making vintage salt and pepper shakers. Milk glass is named as it is opaque white glass that looks like milk. Milk glass salt and pepper shakers are likely to be very inexpensive. Almost all milk glass shakers are in patterned shapes, not molded into animal forms, although you could find some milk glass animals.
Sterling Silver Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
Sterling silver was usually widely used as fine tableware years in the past, and still is in a number of households. Generally the glass will be the body of the shaker and the top is made of sterling. eBay has innumerable both common and unusual vintage shakers. But there is also some lovely glass and silver vintage shakers which would dress up any dining table.
The majority of the vintage salt and pepper shakers can be affordable, although there are a few uncommon vintage shaker sets that are more costly. A lot of the pairs are in mint condition, however consult the vendor to be safe. I always love to get the story behind the items from the seller, so I try to find out where the seller got them from, and the journey the pieces have gone through.
But there is no question, which no matter what your favorites are, you will be able to find them on eBay.
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