Guide Note

Salt and pepper shakers are containers with lids or stoppers and holes in the top to shake out salt and pepper. They are often sold together in a set. Many salt and pepper shakers are decorative and are considered collectibles.

Fast Facts

Common uses: Sprinkling salt and pepper
Made from: Ceramic, glass, plastic and stainless steel
Price range: $1 to over $200
Traditionally passed together at the table
A small amount of raw rice can be added to the salt shaker to prevent caking

History

In 1858, John Mason, inventor of the mason canning jars, thought it would be a good idea to put some holes on the lid of his jars to allow salt to sprinkle out. His idea came too early as salt did not flow easily through small holes until the 1950s when an anti-caking substance was added to the salt, drying it out and allowing it to flow easily. After the 1950s salt shakers became more popular.

Before shakers, mills and cellars were used.

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Salt and Pepper Shakers

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