There were countless Japanese-made, cartoon-like ceramic figurines made during the 1950s, and some of the most valuable (and collectible) are vintage salt and pepper shakers. These anthropomorphic ...

Rachel Whitten tells PEOPLE her grandmother’s favorite pastime, aside from fishing, was collecting salt and pepper shakers.

Step into any antique or thrift store across the country and you’re sure to stumble upon a section devoted to vintage salt and pepper shakers. These tabletop staples have seemingly endless ...