Sterling Silver’Bird’ Pepperette – Antique Victorian (1882). An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver pepperette modelled in the form of a bird / chick; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver pepperette has been realistically modelled in the form of a chick. This impressive silver bird pepperette has been embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the plumage and facial features. This sterling silver piece retains the original hallmarked push fit cover/head which features pierced’pepper’ holes. The cover of this antique chick shaped pepper shaker is further ornamented with bead eyes. Such large and original period examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. This antique silver bird pepperette is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the chick’s tail feathers and sleeve of the cover/head are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware. 4.3 troy ounces/135g. Maker : Thomas Johnson II. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries. The item “Antique Victorian Silver Bird Pepperette 1880s” is in sale since Friday, July 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle on Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: Thomas Johnson II
- Age: 1850-1899
- Type: Pepperette
- Date: 1882
- SKU: A9057
- Weight: 4.3 troy ounces/135g
- Origin: London, England
- Period: Victorian
- Monarch: Victoria
- Material: English Sterling Silver
- Style: Bird
- Condition: Antique/Excellent
- Height: 8.4cm/3.3″
- Brand: Unbranded
- Length: 9.2cm/3.6″
