Salt & Pepper Shakers

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-304 -- More Projects »
At the flea market in Springfield, Ohio, host Terry Kovel finds collectible salt and pepper shakers. Shakers in the shape of vintage household appliances--like a washer and dryer, a blender, and a refrigerator--are some of the most popular.

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Plastic salt and pepper shakers originated in the 1930s, but most are from the 1950s.
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Most of these salt and pepper shaker sets are reasonably priced between $5 and $25 each.

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Prices are determined by condition.
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The oldest shaker set dates back to 1939 Worlds Fair. It's priced at $25.

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Household appliance designs like blenders ...
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... toasters,

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... and even a mixer with a bowl are also very popular collectibles.
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Flea Market Finds host Terry Kovel's favorite shakers are these ice cream cones.

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Here's a set of hats on a hatrack priced at $14.
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Lemon for pepper and pineapple for salt--colorful fruit is also popular.

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Shakers that promote a product are also favorite collectibles.
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This celluloid set from the 1940s is in the original box and sells for $20.

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If you have any old plastic salt and pepper shakers around the house ...
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... hang on to them because their value is going up as they become harder to find.
Resources
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
Held every 3rd weekend, at Clark County Fairgrounds at Exit 59 on I-70 in Springfield, Ohio.
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
Springfield, OH
Phone: 937-325-0053
Guests
William & Carole Muller
Dealers
Phone: 937-845-0041
E-mail: Carolemuller@prodigy.net
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