Vintage Salt & Pepper Shaker Collection - Choose Your Set (1920s-1990s)

Imagine someone at the dinner table saying, "Please pass the salt and pepper," and you smile with pride as you hand them your own vintage treasure—a piece of history that sparks conversation and adds personality to every meal.

This curated collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers spans nearly a century of American and international design, from elegant 1920s silverplate to whimsical Mid-Century Modern ceramics. Each set tells its own story, whether it's iconic Shawnee Pottery characters, hand-painted glass from the Depression era, or charming animals that once graced grandmother's table.

Choose your favorite set from the options below. Please note in your order which set you'd like, or message us if you have questions about availability or condition.

Available Sets:

1. Bartlett Collins Pink Frosted Glass - Hand-painted floral design, glass with plastic lids, circa 1930s-1950s, 3.5" tall
2. Textured Snowman Shakers - Hand-painted glass with metal lids, circa 1990s-2000s, 4.5" tall
3. Country Apple Milk Cans - Ceramic with checkerboard pattern (MacKenzie Childs style), with stoppers, 3" tall
4. Blue Parakeet Shakers - Matte ceramic with stoppers, marked KW3009 (one has repair - see photos), 3" tall
5. RCA Nipper Dog "His Master's Voice" - Iconic white terrier mascot, glazed ceramic, circa 1950s, some crazing, 3.5" tall (no stoppers)
6. Mugsy Dog by Shawnee Pottery - Glazed ceramic with stoppers, excellent condition, circa 1940s-1950s, 3.5" tall
7. Chicken Napkin Holder & Egg Shakers - Glazed ceramic set, Mid-Century Modern, chicken is 4" x 4", eggs are 2" tall (with stoppers)
8. Boy & Girl with Baby Pigs - Glazed ceramic with stoppers, circa 1960s, excellent condition, 3.25" tall
9. Siamese Cats with Bejeweled Eyes - Satin finish ceramic, likely Victoria, Mid-Century Modern, standing cat 4" tall, sitting cat 3.25" tall (with stoppers)
10. Chickadees - Glazed ceramic, circa 1950s, likely Japan, 2" tall (condition issues - see photos, no stoppers)
11. Winking Owls by Shawnee Pottery - Glazed ceramic, excellent condition, circa 1930s-1960s, 3.25" tall (no stoppers)
12. Little Boy Blue & Little Bo Peep by Shawnee Pottery - Glazed ceramic with stoppers, excellent condition, circa 1940s-1950s, 3.25" tall
13. Farmer Pigs by Shawnee Pottery - Glazed ceramic with stoppers, excellent condition, circa 1940s, 3.25" tall
14. Angel Fish - Glazed ceramic, marked Japan, circa 1950s, excellent condition, 2.75" tall (with stoppers)
15. Neofitou Greek Shakers - Handmade black ceramic with 24K gold detail, circa 1970s, excellent condition, 4.75" tall (with stoppers)
16. Silverplated Lovebirds on Branch by Weidlich Brothers - Silverplated metal, circa 1920s-1940s, marked "Pat. Applied For", excellent condition, 4.25" long x 3" tall (no stoppers)
17. Milk Can by Shawnee Pottery - Glazed ceramic, excellent condition, circa 1930s-1960s, 3.5" tall (no stoppers)
18. Enesco Korea Apple Shakers - Glazed ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, excellent condition, 3.75" tall (with stoppers)
19. Young's Exclusive Cow & Rooster - Glazed ceramic, vibrant colors, made in 1999, excellent condition, 3.5" tall (with stoppers)
20. Single Black Pig Salt Shaker - Glazed ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, likely Japan, cold paint flaking, 2.75" tall (no stopper)
21. Single Cobalt Blue & Gold Pheasant Salt Shaker - Glazed ceramic with gold accents, Mid-Century Modern, possibly Russia, 7" long x 3.5" tall (with stopper)

Collector's Notes:

• Stoppers/lids vary by set as noted above
• Condition ranges from excellent to as-found vintage—please review photos and descriptions carefully
• Each set is sold individually—specify your choice at checkout
• Perfect for collectors, vintage enthusiasts, or anyone looking to add character to their table