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Pair of Solid Silver Pheasant Peppers
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Pair of Solid Silver Pheasant Peppers

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a fabulous pair of solid silver peppers, very realistically modelled as pheasants.

They are German, with Hanau marks, and I would think date from the 1920s. They stand securely. The pepper holes are in the heads which pull off to fill the body cavity. The silver work is beautiful.

The last picture shows them in place on a dining table, complete with a pair of Georgian salts, a Victorian Claret Jug and one of a pair of Georgian bottle coasters, all currently in stock (but not included in this sale).

Dimensions:

Length: 14cm

Width: 2.5cm

Height: 6cm

Total Silver Weight: 100g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated these Silver Pheasant Pepper Shakers to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112810
Dealers Internal Reference
C780
Description
This is a fabulous pair of solid silver peppers, very realistically modelled as pheasants.

They are German, with Hanau marks, and I would think date from the 1920s. They stand securely. The pepper holes are in the heads which pull off to fill the body cavity. The silver work is beautiful.

fig 1. A pair of detailed solid silver pepper shakers crafted in the form of standing pheasants with long tail feathers.
fig 1. Pair of Solid Silver Pheasant Peppers

The last picture shows them in place on a dining table, complete with a pair of Georgian salts, a Victorian Claret Jug and one of a pair of Georgian bottle coasters, all currently in stock (but not included in this sale).

fig 2. A pair of detailed solid silver pepper shakers crafted in the form of standing pheasants with long tail feathers.
fig 2. Pair of Solid Silver Pheasant Peppers

Dimensions:

Length: 14cm

Width: 2.5cm

Height: 6cm

Total Silver Weight: 100g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated these Silver Pheasant Pepper Shakers to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112810
Dealers Internal Ref
C780
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Pair of Solid Silver Pheasant Peppers

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A pair of detailed solid silver pepper shakers crafted in the form of standing pheasants with long tail feathers.
Pair of Solid Silver Pheasant Peppers
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A pair of detailed solid silver pepper shakers crafted in the form of standing pheasants with long tail feathers.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPepper Shakers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFeather chasing, Pierced head, Cast bird form, Long tail feathers
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This pair of solid silver pepper shakers originates from the 1920s in an English Country House style, modelled realistically in the form of standing pheasants with long tail feathers. The German items display Hanau marks and feature intricate feather chasing, pierced heads that pull off to fill the body cavity, and cast bird forms in a bright silver colour. Each shaker stands securely on two small feet and measures 6 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. These functional table accessories suit placement as a dining table centrepiece to serve pepper during meals. They add traditional charm and silver character to a formal dining setting or a sideboard display.

FAQs

Zoomorphic silver items, shaped like animals or birds, became widely popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Silversmiths created detailed realistic models of game birds, wildlife, and domestic animals to serve as functional table condiments and decorative conversation pieces.

These pieces are typically created using investment casting techniques to capture intricate surface details like plumage, followed by hand-chasing. The heads or tails usually unfasten via friction joints or screw threads to allow filling with ground pepper, with fine perforations placed subtly around the head.

Authentic solid silver pieces carry official assay hallmarks indicating purity, maker, town mark, and date letter, often stamped on the underside of the body or tail feather. Weight is another indicator, as solid cast silver feels substantial compared to hollow silver-plated alternatives.

Position them as decorative accents on a formal dining table, sideboard, or tray alongside crystal glassware and linen napery. They complement traditional English country style, rustic dining tables, and equestrian or country sports-themed interiors.

Clean silver condiments regularly with a non-abrasive silver polishing cloth or specialized cream to prevent tarnish build-up. Because salt and pepper can accelerate metal oxidisation, internal surfaces should be emptied, washed, and dried thoroughly before long-term storage.
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