An indispensible reference for anyone interested in salt and pepper shakers, compiled by two of America's foremost collectors. This book focuses on Black Americana, cat characters, mermaids, and Niagra Falls, with color photographs of over 1500 available items. A comprehensive guide, it includes color, size, and design variations of many pieces. A thorough price guide is provided to assist collectors on their hunts for these charming pieces.
Larry Carey has been buying salt and pepper shakers most of his life. Today his collection, which specializes in advertising, numbers over 6,000 sets and continues to grow. Sylvia Tompkins has a water-related collection of about 7,000 sets. They are both members of the Novelty Salt and Pepper Shakers Club and have co-authored five other books.
