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Which has more holes salt or pepper shaker?

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Which has more holes salt or pepper shaker?
In the United States, salt shakers have fewer holes than a pepper shaker. In many European countries, however, pepper shakers have more holes than salt shakers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Carl Aubock II Rare Salt and Pepper Shakers, Walnut & Horn, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful and rare pair of Midcentury modern minimalism salt and pepper shakers from the 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Waterford Rare Crystal Footed Salt & Pepper Shakers Glengarriff
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Waterford Crystal salt and pepper shakers were made in Republic of Ireland of cut crystal with silverplate covers.
Category

Late 20th Century Irish Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
A rare and chic set of American chrome plate brass sphere salt and pepper shakers, Modern/Modern Streamlined/Art Deco design period, by designer Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Cop...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Paul Evans Salt and Pepper Shakers in Pewter 1955c.
By Raymor, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Salt and Pepper Shakers in Pewter 1955c. Rare set by Raymor.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets. There are 12 pieces in total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Danmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rare 1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Denmark stamped Danmark 2.5 h x 1.5 diameter Original vintage condition Refer to images
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

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