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.

Are salt and pepper diamonds real?

Yes, salt and pepper diamonds are real. They are a variation of the precious gemstone that has a speckled gray appearance. The unique variations of color are due to inclusions present in the diamond as it forms. You'll find a selection of salt and pepper diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

How do I identify vintage salt and pepper shakers?

The most common way to check salt and pepper shakers to see if they are vintage is to look on the bottoms to find a manufacturer’s mark. Most vintage shakers were crafted in the USA or Japan. The best way to verify the age of your shakers is to have a professional examine them. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.

Are salt and pepper diamonds good for engagement rings?

Yes, salt and pepper diamonds can be good for engagement rings. Many people find the unique coloration of the gemstones to be visually appealing and appreciate them as an alternative to classic white diamonds. Although the inclusions that give salt and pepper diamonds their speckled appearance slightly weaken them, the gemstones are still strong enough to hold up to the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of salt and pepper diamond engagement rings.

How do I clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers?

To clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, remove the stoppers and empty the vessels completely. Then, wash the shakers by hand using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and then dry with a soft towel. Remove tarnishing with a low-abrasive cleaning product designed specifically for silver. Find a selection of antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.

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1950s Scandinavian Sea Anemone Forms Salt Pepper Sugar Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg

$2,500

H 4.25 in Dm 1.75 in

1950s Scandinavian Sea Anemone Forms Salt Pepper Sugar Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg

By Stig Lindberg

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare museum worthy biomorphic pure white 'bone china' salt, pepper, and sugar/cinnamon shakers

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Porcelain

Richard Rohac Chinese salt and pepper shakers Salt and pepper shakers from 1955

$841

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Richard Rohac Chinese salt and pepper shakers Salt and pepper shakers from 1955

Located in Wien, AT

Richard Rohac, Austria, 1955, Chinese water carrier, salt and pepper shaker.

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Other

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

$1,800 / set

H 2.25 in Dm 1.75 in

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

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Copper

Richard Rohac Chinese Sculpture Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1955

$1,190

H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in

Richard Rohac Chinese Sculpture Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1955

Located in Wien, AT

Richard Rohac, Chinese figure, salt and pepper shaker, Austria, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese by Richard Rohac

$721Sale Price|33% Off

H 4.73 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese by Richard Rohac.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Chinese salt and pepper shaker sculpture by Richard Rohac, 1955

$805

H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in

Chinese salt and pepper shaker sculpture by Richard Rohac, 1955

Located in Wien, AT

Richard Rohac, Chinese figure, salt and pepper shaker, Austria, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Other

1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac

$421Sale Price|63% Off

H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

1950s Chinese figurine salt and pepper holder by Richard Rohac. Designed and executed in the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Salt and Pepper Pot with Dragon Decoration, Qing

$275 / set

H 1.57 in Dm 1.7 in

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Salt and Pepper Pot with Dragon Decoration, Qing

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a well made very decorative small cloisonné salt and pepper pot, made in China and dating

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

$421Sale Price|45% Off

H 4.34 in Dm 5.12 in

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

$723Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.34 in Dm 5.12 in

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder by Richard Rohac

$1,099

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass figurine blackened Chinese water carrier with a salt pepper Horn Shaker. Designed in the

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of Sylvester And Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper

$105Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 4.2 in W 2.5 in D 2.1 in

Set of Sylvester And Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Set of Sylvester and Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper. It depicts a glazed hand painted colorful

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20th Century Chinese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac around 1950s

$769

H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac around 1950s

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Fine Bone China Salt and Pepper Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models

$100 / item

H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in

Fine Bone China Salt and Pepper Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models

By Max Lamb

Located in London, GB

Crockery white, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt Grinder and Pepper Shakers

$295 / set

H 6 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt Grinder and Pepper Shakers

By Godinger

Located in Elkhart, IN

A charming pair of French Country style silver plate salt grinder & pepper shaker in the form of

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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 16 Minton Porcelain China Made in England Diner Plates Salt & Pepper Set

$1,400

H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of 16 Minton Porcelain China Made in England Diner Plates Salt & Pepper Set

By Minton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 16 Minton plates plus salt & pepper two appetizer dishes set. White blue to lilac golden rim.

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20th Century English Baroque Revival Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

"Mr. & Mrs Muse" Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers with Box by Jonathan Adler

$125 / set

H 3.5 in Dm 2.5 in

"Mr. & Mrs Muse" Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers with Box by Jonathan Adler

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical pair of "Mr. & Mrs. Muse" ceramic salt and pepper shakers in original box by Jonathan

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Richard Rohac Chinese Sculpture Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1955

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in

Richard Rohac Chinese Sculpture Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1955

Located in Vienna, AT

Richard Rohac, Chinese figure, salt and pepper shaker, Austria, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Richard Rohac Chinese Sculpture Salt and Pepper Shaker 1955

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in

Richard Rohac Chinese Sculpture Salt and Pepper Shaker 1955

Located in Vienna, AT

Richard Rohac, Chinese figure, salt and pepper shaker, Austria, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Japanese Salt and Pepper Shakers

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 3 in D 0.25 in

Japanese Salt and Pepper Shakers

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this pair of Japanese salt and pepper shakers. Made to look like a Shamisen these tiny

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20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosendahl Salt And Pepper Cellar, White

Unavailable

H 2.6 in W 6.5 in D 3.1 in

Rosendahl Salt And Pepper Cellar, White

Located in New York, NY

Rosendahl Salt And Pepper Cellar, White, H: 2.6".

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Rhombe Salt and Pepper Set, White

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H 2.8 in W 1.8 in D 1.8 in

Rhombe Salt and Pepper Set, White

Located in New York, NY

Rhombe Salt And Pepper Set, White, H: 2.8", 2 Pcs.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Porcelain

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Richard Rohac Chinese Water Carrier Salt and Pepper Shaker 1955

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Richard Rohac Chinese Water Carrier Salt and Pepper Shaker 1955

Located in Vienna, AT

Richard Rohac, Austria, 1955, Chinese water carrier, salt and pepper shaker.

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Salt and Pepper Shakers by Aynsley 1950s Fine Bone China, England

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Salt and Pepper Shakers by Aynsley 1950s Fine Bone China, England

By John Aynsley

Located in Miami, FL

salt and pepper. They have been beautifully hand-modeled and hand-painted, which would bring a pretty

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Mid-20th Century English Porcelain

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Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set

Unavailable

H 3.35 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set

Located in London, GB

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set In Fabric Covered Presentation

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Brown and White Ceramic Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair

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H 3.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

Brown and White Ceramic Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of brown and white ceramic dog salt and pepper shakers. Each shaker depicts a brown dog with

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tableware

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Sterling Rickshaw Salt Shaker & Cellar

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H 3.5 in W 8 in D 3 in

Sterling Rickshaw Salt Shaker & Cellar

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

silver antique Chinese salt & pepper shaker centerpiece designed as a man pulling a rickshaw

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Elegant Pair of Imperial Chinese Pagoda Style Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers

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H 3 in W 1 in D 1 in

Elegant Pair of Imperial Chinese Pagoda Style Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers

Located in New York, NY

decorative floral details and guardian lions inscribed at the base a traditional motif in Chinese temple

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richard Rohac Chinese Water Carrier Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1955

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H 13 in W 13 in D 5 in

Richard Rohac Chinese Water Carrier Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1955

Located in Vienna, AT

Richard Rohac, Austria, 1955, Chinese water carrier, salt and pepper shaker.

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Salt/Pepper Shaker as a Chinese Tower

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H 3.15 in Dm 0.79 in

Sterling Silver Salt/Pepper Shaker as a Chinese Tower

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sterling silver salt/pepper shaker as a Chinese tower. Weighs 38 g / 1.35 oz. Measures 2.5 cm (0

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blanc de Chine Asian Farmer Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

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H 4.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in

Blanc de Chine Asian Farmer Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Located in Richmond, VA

A beautiful, pure white Blanc de Chine salt and pepper shaker set in the form of a male, Asian

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tableware

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Porcelain

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Chinese Salt Pepper For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese salt pepper you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese salt pepper — often made from metal, brass and bakelite — can elevate any home. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage Chinese salt pepper now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Chinese salt pepper you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese salt pepper is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Chinese salt pepper has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Richard Rohac, Alfredo Häberli and Georg Jensen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Salt Pepper?

Prices for a Chinese salt pepper can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $1,200, while the average can fetch as much as $561.

Questions About Chinese Salt Pepper

Which has more holes salt or pepper shaker?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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.
Are salt and pepper diamonds real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, salt and pepper diamonds are real. They are a variation of the precious gemstone that has a speckled gray appearance. The unique variations of color are due to inclusions present in the diamond as it forms. You'll find a selection of salt and pepper diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
How do I identify vintage salt and pepper shakers?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The most common way to check salt and pepper shakers to see if they are vintage is to look on the bottoms to find a manufacturer’s mark. Most vintage shakers were crafted in the USA or Japan. The best way to verify the age of your shakers is to have a professional examine them. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.
Are salt and pepper diamonds good for engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
Yes, salt and pepper diamonds can be good for engagement rings. Many people find the unique coloration of the gemstones to be visually appealing and appreciate them as an alternative to classic white diamonds. Although the inclusions that give salt and pepper diamonds their speckled appearance slightly weaken them, the gemstones are still strong enough to hold up to the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of salt and pepper diamond engagement rings.
How do I clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, remove the stoppers and empty the vessels completely. Then, wash the shakers by hand using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and then dry with a soft towel. Remove tarnishing with a low-abrasive cleaning product designed specifically for silver. Find a selection of antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.