Stock No. 2697	Victorian sterling silver owl pepper
Maker :- George Richards	Delightful Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper in the shape of a seated owl. Every detail of the owl is extremely realistically fashioned, even down to its claws. The big round glass eyes are amber with black pupils. The head pulls off so that the body can be filled with pepper and the top of the head is pierced very discreetly but effectively with scroll- shaped holes which blend with the feathers rather than the usual round holes. The full set of hallmarks is stamped across the back of the body and another full set is stamped on the flange of the head.

Condition :-Excellent condition with very good hallmarks, a good patina and crisp definition
Hallmarked :- London 1854
Size :- 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) high x 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) at widest point
Weight :- 2.76 ozt (85.8 g)
Novelty peppers were extremely popular with the Victorians, particularly in the second half of the nineteenth century. To-day, these peppers are much sought after but hard to find in good condition.

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