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When I was growing up, my grandma used to collect all sorts of salt and pepper shakers. It is an easy and inexpensive way to have a collection and something you can even pass on to the next generation.
There is an almost endless number of vintage shakers you can collect. There are even clubs to join and getting into the trading adventure could be a very economical way to find creative gifts or start your own collection.
If there is a particular style, taste, or character you favor, there is sure to be an array of shakers to tickle your nose and your fancy. Novelty salt and pepper shakers have been produced in every shape and style imaginable.
Explore the Internet to discover the wide, wacky world of salt and pepper shakers and the many different classifications of shakers. Collectors use a 'shaker lingo' to describe the different types of salt and pepper shakers, including nodders, minis, huggers, Hangers, stackers, bench sitters, carriers, condiment, long boys, tall boys, mechanical, one piece, shaker plus, snow domes, squeakers and double faced shakers. Each one has unique designs and features that set them apart.
A fun family tradition is to draw names at Christmas and have each person buy their giftee a salt and pepper shaker set. There are many kinds that can appeal to both men and women. Even children could enjoy a salt and pepper shaker for their playhouse or playing pretend. For men there are shakers styled like televisions, motorcycles, pigs, dogs, golf items, automobiles, cowboys and Indians.
For children there are cartoon shakers such as Garfield, Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse, Looney Tunes, Ziggy, nursery rhymes and the Peanuts gang. There are also fun and games, dolls, animals, and seasonal shakers. For the ladies there are birds, flowers, ocean and nautical themes, fruit and veggie shakers, safari shakers and rooster and hen sets.
If you need something for any occasion or a special friend, try drink shakers, states of the union, cookie jar shaped shakers, or any shakers made of glass, metal or wood. You can even find shakers made or organic materials.
If you're planning to start a shaker collection, think about where you can store and display your treasures for optimum enjoyment. A curio shelf with openings to hold your collection would be a great way to display it.
Starting a salt and pepper shaker collection is also a good idea for a collection for kids. It's inexpensive to buy a set on every vacation or for every holiday. It's time to get shaking on your shaker collection!
