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Novelty Silver Grotesque Pepper Pots by Frederick Brasted, London, 1880.
Harrington Antiques
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Novelty Silver Grotesque Pepper Pots by Frederick Brasted, London, 1880.

19th century
Description

A fantastic pair of novelty silver pepper pots in the form of little grotesque creatures. Fully hallmarked to each component for Frederick Brasted, London, 1880.

The upper section screw threads to the lower; both threads open and close nicely as they should. Each pepper pot is surprisingly weighty. Some very light signs of wear commensurate with age but overall both remain in an excellent condition throughout.

Lovely things.

Dimensions:-

Height: 5.5cm

Width: 2.5cm

Combined weight: 80 grams.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Pepper Pots to the 1880s.

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SA1228219
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8038
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Description
A fantastic pair of novelty silver pepper pots in the form of little grotesque creatures. Fully hallmarked to each component for Frederick Brasted, London, 1880.

The upper section screw threads to the lower; both threads open and close nicely as they should. Each pepper pot is surprisingly weighty.

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Some very light signs of wear commensurate with age but overall both remain in an excellent condition throughout.
Harrington Antiques

Lovely things.

Dimensions:-

Height: 5.5cm

Width: 2.5cm

Combined weight: 80 grams.

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Pepper Pots to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228219
Dealers Internal Ref
8038
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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A pair of Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper pots shaped as grotesque birds smoking pipes.
Novelty Silver Grotesque Pepper Pots by Frederick Brasted, London, 1880.
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper pots shaped as grotesque birds smoking pipes.
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Popular in late 19th-century Britain, novelty silver pepper pots were eccentric table accessories crafted in whimsical shapes, such as animals or grotesque figures, designed to stimulate dinner conversation.

These condiments were typically cast or raised from sterling silver, featuring detailed hand-chased surface decoration and small pierced apertures for dispensing spices.

Authentic pieces bear complete British hallmarks, including a makers mark, purity mark, city mark, and date letter, along with hand-chased details and natural age-appropriate wear.

Small novelty silver items can be styled on a dining table, displayed within a glass curio cabinet, or placed on a sideboard among contemporary tableware.

Clean silver casters using a soft cotton cloth with specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals, and ensure spice residues are thoroughly removed before storage to prevent oxidisation.
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