Antique Solid Silver Pounce or Pepper Pot - R & D Hennell

19th century

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Description

This is a lovely elegant pepper or pounce pot made by the famous silversmiths Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II.

The insides of both the pot and the lid are beautifully gilded.

The lid fits securely to the base and has a partial hallmark - the lion passant and the maker's mark - on the rim.

The foot of the pot has been well repaired at some point - please see the photographs. It has, however, resulted in an inability to read the hallmark on the pot itself. As the maker's mark is that of Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II, the pounce pot can confidently be dated between 1795 and 1801.

There is an engraving to the front of the pounce pot - possibly MAE.

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm

Width (at widest point): 4cm

Weight: 48g.

An elegant piece of history.

Post and packaging is free within the UK via Royal Mail special delivery. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs. Thank you.

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA281413

Dealers Internal Reference

C77

Description

This is a lovely elegant pepper or pounce pot made by the famous silversmiths Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II.

The insides of both the pot and the lid are beautifully gilded.

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The lid fits securely to the base and has a partial hallmark - the lion passant and the maker's mark - on the rim.

The Silver Cabinet

fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Pounce or Pepper Pot - R & D Hennell

The foot of the pot has been well repaired at some point - please see the photographs. It has, however, resulted in an inability to read the hallmark on the pot itself. As the maker's mark is that of Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II, the pounce pot can confidently be dated between 1795 and 1801.