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Victorian Sterling Silver Snipe Pepper Pot Circa 1880
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Victorian Sterling Silver Snipe Pepper Pot Circa 1880

19th century
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Description

This item is hallmarked on the tail feathers and on the neck.

The snipe itself is in very good condition apart from the toes on its right foot being missing/broken please see photos for further details.

Please be aware, international buyers will have to pay an additional courier fee to cover the cost of a fully tracked and insured courier service. Domestic UK postage is free!

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DJ Antiques has dated this Silver Snipe Pepper Pot to the Victorian era.

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This item is hallmarked on the tail feathers and on the neck.
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The snipe itself is in very good condition apart from the toes on its right foot being missing/broken please see photos for further details.
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Please be aware, international buyers will have to pay an additional courier fee to cover the cost of a fully tracked and insured courier service. Domestic UK postage is free!

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DJ Antiques has dated this Silver Snipe Pepper Pot to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian sterling silver pepper pot finely cast in the shape of a snipe bird with detailed feathered texturing and a long beak.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver pepper pot finely cast in the shape of a snipe bird with detailed feathered texturing and a long beak.

Victorian Sterling Silver Snipe Pepper Pot Circa 1880

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A Victorian sterling silver pepper pot finely cast in the shape of a snipe bird with detailed feathered texturing and a long beak.
Victorian Sterling Silver Snipe Pepper Pot Circa 1880
Ref: SA1004297
A Victorian sterling silver pepper pot finely cast in the shape of a snipe bird with detailed feathered texturing and a long beak.
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Popularised during the late nineteenth century, Victorian novelty silver pepper pots were functional condiment casters crafted in naturalistic forms, such as game birds or animals, designed to add whimsical detail to formal dining settings.

These casters were typically cast or hand-chased in sterling silver, featuring detailed texture to replicate feathers, with pierce-drilled apertures at the head or beak to allow finely ground pepper to dispense.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks indicating sterling silver purity, the assay office mark, a makers mark, and a date letter corresponding to the Victorian era, accompanied by precise hand-chased ornamentation.

Positioned as a decorative accent on a dining table, sideboard, or bar cart, a silver bird caster functions as an intriguing conversational tabletop centerpiece alongside classic or contemporary tableware.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive pads or immersion in harsh liquid dips that can strip delicate chased details.
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