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Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker by John Harrison, 1878

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper Shaker in the form of a champagne bottle; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver pepper has a cylindrical shaped form realistically modelled in the form of a champagne bottle. The lower cylindrical portion of the body is embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved Roman numerals 'XXIX' - 29. The pepper is fitted with the original hallmarked push fit cover modelled in the form of a foil capped champagne cork embellished with pierced 'pepper' holes subdivided by an integrated wire muselet/wirehood indentation design. The underside of this impressive sterling silver pepper bears the retailer's mark 'Jones, London & Paris'. Condition This antique pepper is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition. There are some natural fire marks to the surface of the pepper, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the cover are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter of top 1.9 cm / 0.7" Diameter of base 4.6 cm / 1.8" Height 11.5 cm / 4.5" Total weight 3.8 troy ounces/118g Maker: John Harrison & Co Origin: Sheffield, England Date: 1878 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Victorian silverware.
  • Creator:
    John Harrison & Co. Ltd. 1 (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 1.8 in (4.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1878
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A36561stDibs: LU1200214751751