The Complete Salt and Pepper Shaker Book [Hardcover]

Mike Schneider (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1993

The largest, most comprehensive and colorful guide to salt and pepper shakers ever published! A companion volume to The Complete Cookie Jar Book, published in 1991. The Complete Salt and Pepper Shaker Book shows more than 1600 sets of figural shakers in full color. The collection includes those by American potteries such as Rosemeade and Ceramic Arts Studio that have never appeared in a book before. Company histories, measurements of shakers, and pictures of marks and paper labels are among the book's innovative features. As some salt and pepper shakers currently attract hundreds of dollars, this book is a must for collectors, dealers, and appraisers. Look inside, even if you have never held an interest in salt and pepper shakers before, and this book will open your eyes to a wonderful collectible. A price guide is included.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mike Schneider is a freelance writer from Wellington, Ohio, who has published hundreds of articles on antiques and collectibles. His other works from Schiffer Publishing include Majolica, Animal Figures and The Complete Cookie Jar Book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887404944
• ISBN-13: 978-0887404948
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #862,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Kitchenware

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will add spice to your collection!!, November 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Salt and Pepper Shaker Book (Hardcover)

Mike Schneider keeps raising the bar a little higher--so high that Sergei Bubka couldn't vault over it. When I got the book I showed it to friends and that was the acid test. Over and over I heard, 'My grandma had that pair,' or ' We have those in the basement...they're worth that much?!?' These people were enthralled with the book. Mike Schneider's book runs from routine shakers to really obscure ones to ones that are absolutely unbelievable. The prices are true and the colors are crisp. Mr. Schneider's previous work caused me to be sure I got this volume--and as always I am very pleased with his efforts. Schiffer Publishing has a rising star.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book available on the subject., November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Salt and Pepper Shaker Book (Hardcover)

If you are going to own just one book on salt & peppers, this is the one in which to invest. It is quite comprehensive and very well organized.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best S&P book around, August 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Salt and Pepper Shaker Book (Hardcover)

This book is what I would term user friendly. It is set up in such a way that you can easily access the information you need. In the back of the book is a listing of many importing companies and information on them. This is my favorite of all of the shaker books.