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.

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.

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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English Silver-Plated Miniature Pepper or Spice Shaker, Circa 1900 Salt Shaker

$96Sale Price|25% Off

H 2.17 in W 1.19 in D 1.58 in

English Silver-Plated Miniature Pepper or Spice Shaker, Circa 1900 Salt Shaker

Located in Wembley, GB

English Silver-Plated Miniature Pepper or Spice Shaker, Circa 1900 A charming antique English

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Salt and Pepper Shakers

$75 / set

H 3 in W 3 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Salt and Pepper Shakers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and pepper shakers, crafted from glazed ceramic to resemble miniature heads of cabbage. These figural

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Emilia Castillo Silver-Inlaid Elephant Salt & Pepper Shakers

$1,450 / set

H 2 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

Emilia Castillo Silver-Inlaid Elephant Salt & Pepper Shakers

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delightful and collectible pair of porcelain and pure silver salt and pepper shakers designed and

Category

Early 2000s Mexican Modern Porcelain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Japanese Salt Pepper Shakers Shaped as Rickshaws

$750 / set

H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.38 in

Sterling Silver Japanese Salt Pepper Shakers Shaped as Rickshaws

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and charming pair of antique Japanese novelty salt and pepper shakers crafted in sterling

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale

$461Sale Price|25% Off

H 2.76 in W 1.19 in D 1.58 in

Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers Rococo Style, Circa 1900 A fine and highly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings & Spoon

$348Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings & Spoon

Located in Wembley, GB

Glass Liner & Spoon – Ornate Decorative Tableware Antique valuable silver salt or pepper shaker or

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Primitive Wood Soda Crates Set of 2, Hand-Crafted, Mid-20th Century

$250 / set

H 12.25 in W 18.5 in D 4 in

Primitive Wood Soda Crates Set of 2, Hand-Crafted, Mid-20th Century

Located in Round Top, TX

when they are filled with small decor, like collectible salt and pepper shakers, miniature pottery

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Cellars Gorham Duchin Dunkirk 365g

Sold

H 4.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Cellars Gorham Duchin Dunkirk 365g

By Dunkirk Silversmiths, Inc., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Maurice Duchin

Located in Dayton, OH

. Includes: four (two pairs) miniature number 18 salt and pepper shakers by Dunkirk Silversmiths, two number

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Salt Bowl, Asian, Floral and Bamboo, Chiyoyada, Carrying Basket, 53.4 g

Sold

H 2 in W 1.25 in L 2 in

Vintage Salt Bowl, Asian, Floral and Bamboo, Chiyoyada, Carrying Basket, 53.4 g

Located in San Diego, CA

other Asian salt and pepper shakers on our 1stDibs store, check them out. Rock N Gold Creations is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Old English Miniature Pink Porcelain Salt and Pepper Shakers with 22ct Gold

Sold

H 1.38 in Dm 1.58 in

Old English Miniature Pink Porcelain Salt and Pepper Shakers with 22ct Gold

By Paragon

Located in Leicester, GB

The most beautiful miniature salt and pepper shakers by Paragon. This set is from the mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Sterling Silver Dog Form Salt and Pepper Shakers, Ex Mario Buatta

Sold

H 1.38 in W 0.83 in L 1.03 in

Edwardian Sterling Silver Dog Form Salt and Pepper Shakers, Ex Mario Buatta

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful pair of Edwardian sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. In the form of the heads of

Category

Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Salt and Pepper Shaker, Asian, Two Rickshaw Carts Pulled by Man

Sold

L 8 in

Vintage Silver Salt and Pepper Shaker, Asian, Two Rickshaw Carts Pulled by Man

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Silver Salt and Pepper Shaker, Asian, Two Rickshaw Carts pulled by Man, 116.50 Grams

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. English Sterling Silver Owl Formed Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1960

Sold

H 3 in Dm 1.5 in

Tiffany & Co. English Sterling Silver Owl Formed Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1960

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of English owl form salt & pepper shakers. In sterling silver with glass eyes. By

Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Cartier Miniature Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sold

H 1.75 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

Set of Eight Cartier Miniature Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier, circa 1990. A set of 8 Cartier Sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. 4 of the shakers

Category

Late 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sandoz Animal Silver Knife Rests with Salt and Pepper Two Boxes for Christofle

Sold

H 1 in W 37 in D 1 in

Sandoz Animal Silver Knife Rests with Salt and Pepper Two Boxes for Christofle

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Oakland, CA

add the very rare two pairs of salt/pepper shakers! Use them to “rest your knife” (as shown) or simply

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Cat and Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sold

H 2 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Cat and Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and show stopping pair of silver plated salt and pepper shakers. This pair of

Category

Antique 1880s American Models and Miniatures

Set of Eight Cartier Miniature Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sold

H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

Set of Eight Cartier Miniature Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers

By Cartier

Located in Concord, MA

Set of eight Cartier Miniature sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, in its original fitted box

Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Questions About Miniature Salt And Pepper Shakers

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.
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.
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.