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A Pair of Rare Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Figural Peppers - Mr Punch's Dog Toby 1876
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A Pair of Rare Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Figural Peppers - Mr Punch's Dog Toby 1876

19th century
Description

A fine and heavy quality pair of rare Victorian novelty cast silver figural Peppers, depicting Mr Punch's dog Toby, sitting on his hind legs with a ruff around his neck and with pierced hats to the pull-off covers.

By George Fox, London, 1876.

160 grams total weight approx

H 68 mm (2.68 inches)

W 30 mm (1.18 inches)

D 35 mm (1.38 inches)

160.00 Grams (5.14 troy ounces)

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Height
7cm (2.76")
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Sandbanks Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Pepper Pots to the Victorian era.

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Description
A fine and heavy quality pair of rare Victorian novelty cast silver figural Peppers, depicting Mr Punch's dog Toby, sitting on his hind legs with a ruff around his neck and with pierced hats to the pull-off covers.

By George Fox, London, 1876.

160 grams total weight approx

H 68 mm (2.68 inches)

W 30 mm (1.18 inches)

D 35 mm (1.38 inches)

160.00 Grams (5.14 troy ounces)

Height
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Pepper Pots to the Victorian era.

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Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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A pair of cast silver pepper pots finely sculpted as seated dogs wearing ruffed collars and pierced hats.
A Pair of Rare Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Figural Peppers - Mr Punch's Dog Toby 1876
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Victorian novelty silver pepper pots are small tabletop condiment containers cast in playful or imaginative shapes, such as animals or literary figures, which became popular during the late nineteenth century as conversation pieces for formal dining.

These items were typically cast in solid sterling silver using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, then hand-chased to add fine surface detailing, with pierced apertures added to the top or hat section for dispensing pepper.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature official silver hallmarks, including the makers mark, town mark, purity mark, and date letter stamped on the base or body, along with crisp cast details and appropriate wear consistent with age.

Display these silver figures on a sideboard, styled within a curated tray alongside glass decanters, or place them centrally on a dressed dining table to add tactile interest and historic character.

Wipe silver with a soft, dry cotton cloth after use and polish occasionally with a specialist silver cream to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive cleaners or prolonged exposure to salt and moisture.
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