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Rare Thistle Shaped Silver Plated & Glass Cayenne Pepper Pot C1890 Antique
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Rare Thistle Shaped Silver Plated & Glass Cayenne Pepper Pot C1890 Antique

19th century
Sold 22 February 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful rare antique silver plate and cut glass cayenne pepper pot. I would date it to c1890. It has been superbly designed being in the form of a thistle. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. The glass is free from chips repairs and cracks. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.4cm) tall by over 1.75 inches (4.8cm) across the base and weighs 154 grams. A top quality very unusual piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Plated Pepper Caster to the 1890s.

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A beautiful rare antique silver plate and cut glass cayenne pepper pot. I would date it to c1890. It has been superbly designed being in the form of a thistle. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. The glass is free from chips repairs and cracks. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.4cm) tall by over 1.75 inches (4.8cm) across the base and weighs 154 grams. A top quality very unusual piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Plated Pepper Caster to the 1890s.

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A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Thistle Shaped Silver Plated & Glass Cayenne Pepper Pot C1890 Antique

Archive II A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View II
Archive III A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base. View VIII
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A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base.
RARE THISTLE SHAPED SILVER PLATED & GLASS CAYENNE PEPPER POT c1890 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1126253
A Victorian cut glass and silver-plated pepper pot featuring a faceted stopper, diamond-cut midsection, and fluted base.
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  • ObjectCondiment Pots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Silver-Plated Metal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond cut glass, Fluted base, Faceted stopper

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These items were predominantly constructed from blown or moulded clear glass, frequently featuring cut or pressed geometric patterns, and paired with electroplated nickel silver, sterling silver, or Britannia metal mounts and tops.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate manufacturing characteristics such as hand-cut facets on heavy lead glass, early electroplate marks, and natural wear patterns including minor base scratching and subtle patination on the metallic components.

These refined items function effectively as collected decorative accents on a sideboard, within a glazed display cabinet, or repurposed as miniature bud vases on a dining table to introduce tactile texture and historical interest.

Maintenance requires gentle hand washing in warm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding harsh chemical dips on plated surfaces, and using a soft cloth to dry and polish the metal components periodically.

During the Victorian era, formal dining underwent a significant expansion in the variety of courses and condiments served, leading to specialised vessels like mustard pots, salt cellars, and pepper castors becoming essential elements of middle and upper-class table settings.
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