salt and pepper shakers – Auction Finds

August 23, 2013

Readers ask about degrading Occupied Japan salt/pepper shakers

Posted in collectibles, Figurines, and Reader questions

Friday at Auction Finds is readers’ questions day. I try to guide readers to resources for them to determine the value of their items. I’m not able to appraise their treasures, but I can do…

May 25, 2011

sherry

Vintage salt & pepper shakers

Posted in collectibles, and Kitchen

For weeks, the auctioneer had been touting the upcoming sale of salt & pepper shakers. So much so that even I was curious, and I’m not one to ogle over shakers. That’s my auction-buddy Janet. The day finally came…

April 13, 2010

sherry

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Vallona Starr pottery – ah, the color

Posted in Art, and pottery

Every now and then, I come across an auction item that draws me to its color or shape. It’s usually a warm color that’s simply beautiful. This sweet little candy dish was among some pottery items…

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