How to Collect Salt Cellars

Decide what type of salt cellars you'd like to collect. Some of the most common include pressed and cut glass; these are in various collectible colors, too. Dainty painted porcelain salts often matched dinnerware.Opaque milk glass salts come in a variety of colors and designs, both pressed and cut. Among the most expensive varieties of salt cellars are in silver and gold.

Don't worry about your hobby costing a lot. Salt cellars are relatively inexpensive for beginning collectors. You can find them for under $10.

Display your salt cellars. Salts are extremely decorative, and since your collection won't take up much space, you can arrange it on small shelves or a small curio cabinet on your wall.

Use your salt cellars as you begin collecting. Invest in some small, glass salt spoons, fill your cellars with salt and place them on your dinner table when you entertain. Salt cellars were originally used to hold salt on dining tables in Victorian times; salt was not iodized and refined as it is today, and would not pour out of the box efficiently. Salt cellars are a beautiful way to add a small accent to your special dinner or everyday supper.

Once you begin collecting salt cellars, you'll figure out where to look for them. You may find some in thrift shops and vintage stores, so keep on the lookout for these little treasures whenever you're out shopping for antiques.