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19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Salt & Pepper, London, c.1880

About the Item

Antique 19th Century Victorian very rare pair of novelty cast solid silver table salt & pepper, realistically modelled as two childrens heads, one laughing and the other crying, with screw lids to the base. Both hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1880 (E), Maker JBH (James Barclay Hennell), stamped with a patent. CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage. SIZE Height (each): 5cm Width (each): 4.5cm Depth: 3.5cm Total Weight: 132g
  • Creator:
    James Barclay Hennell (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - No Damage.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A92101stDibs: LU1348235157912

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