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Antique Silver Novelty Pepper - Cat
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Antique Silver Novelty Pepper - Cat

19th century
Description

This is a beauty! A Victorian silver cast novelty zoomorphic pepperette, modelled in the form of a seated cat.

He is clearly hallmarked for Edward H Stockwell, London 1876, with a full set of hallmarks also inside the pull off head. His head pulls off easily, with a small twist, and then fits tightly. Beautifully modelled and extremely tactile.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm

Length: 5cm

Silver Weight: 75g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

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Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Cat Pepper to the Victorian era.

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SA1234467
Dealers Internal Reference
C876
Description
This is a beauty! A Victorian silver cast novelty zoomorphic pepperette, modelled in the form of a seated cat.
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He is clearly hallmarked for Edward H Stockwell, London 1876, with a full set of hallmarks also inside the pull off head.
The Silver Cabinet

His head pulls off easily, with a small twist, and then fits tightly. Beautifully modelled and extremely tactile.

fig 1. A small silver pepper caster crafted in the form of a seated cat with detailed chased fur and a collar.
fig 1. Antique Silver Novelty Pepper - Cat

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm

Length: 5cm

Silver Weight: 75g.

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.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Cat Pepper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234467
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C876
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Archive I A small silver pepper caster crafted in the form of a seated cat with detailed chased fur and a collar.

Antique Silver Novelty Pepper - Cat

Archive II A small silver pepper caster crafted in the form of a seated cat with detailed chased fur and a collar. View II
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A small silver pepper caster crafted in the form of a seated cat with detailed chased fur and a collar.
Antique Silver Novelty Pepper - Cat
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A small silver pepper caster crafted in the form of a seated cat with detailed chased fur and a collar.
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  • ObjectNovelty Pepper Pot
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSeated cat figure, Chased fur texture, Engraved collar

This Victorian silver novelty pepperette takes the form of a seated cat. The piece is fashioned from sterling silver with a bright silver finish and displays a chased fur texture across the body, a pierced pepper shaker section around the neck, and an engraved collar detail below the head. The removable head pulls off with a small twist and fits securely back into place, housing a full set of London hallmarks from 1876 by maker Edward H Stockwell inside. The sculpture measures 6 cm in height and 5 cm in length. In a contemporary home, this decorative piece functions as a charming condiment container on a dining room table or sits on a sideboard top as a collectable decorative object in an English country house setting. Its tactile zoomorphic form makes it an engaging conversation piece for display in a cabinet or use during formal dining occasions.

FAQs

Novelty pepper casters crafted in figurative shapes, such as animals or household objects, became popular during the late Victorian era as whimsical additions to formal dining tables.

These items were typically cast in sterling silver or electroplated metal, featuring chased surface details to replicate fur texture and perforated caps or heads designed to dispense ground pepper.

Authentic pieces usually display official makers marks and hallmarks indicating silver purity and year of manufacture, alongside light surface wear consistent with age and precise hand-finished engraving.

Small silver novelties can be displayed on a sideboard top, arranged within a curated cabinet of curiosities, or positioned as a decorative dining table accent.

Maintain the finish by gently polishing with a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver foam, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could wear down delicate chased detailing.
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