Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

Name: Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
Brand: Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas
Price: 1842.37 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled in the form of a game bird; an addition to our range of silver novelty items This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette has been realistically modelled in the form of a game bird. This impressive pepperette is embellished with chased decoration reproducing the details of the game bird’s plumage and features. The pepperette retains the original fully hallmarked push fit cover/head which features pierced 'pepper' holes. This impressive novelty sterling silver piece was crafted by the silversmiths Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas of Thomas of New Bond Street. Such original period pieces are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique silver novelty pepper shaker is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. Full hallmarks struck to the base of the pepperette and part hallmarks to the rim of the cover/head are all very clear. Dimensions Length 5.7cm/2.2" Width 4.3cm/1.7" Height 8.2cm/3.2" Weight 2.5 troy ounces/79g Maker: Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas Origin: London, England Date: 1908 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silverware.

Creator:

Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 3.2 in (8.13 cm)Width: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)Depth: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)

Style:

Victorian (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1900-1909

Date of Manufacture:

1908

Condition:

This antique silver novelty pepperette is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks to the rim of the cover/head are all very clear.

Seller Location:

Jesmond, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: A27691stDibs: LU1200213612082

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