This is an unusual gavel-shaped solid sterling silver Victorian pepper or pounce pot, made by the famous silversmith partnership of Sampson Mordan & Co.
It is hallmarked on the reverse of the gavel. The date mark is rubbed, but the pot can be dated to 1880-1887, as the maker''s mark is for Sampson Mordan (II). There is a partial hallmark on the handle.
The pepper or pounce lid screws off and fits tightly. There is a small amount of damage towards the end of the handle and signs of an old but tidy repair to the join of handle and pot. Nonetheless, this is a fabulous piece.
Dimensions:
Length: 11cm
Depth: 3.5cm
Silver Weight: 16g.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA499731
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 3cm (1.2inches)
Width is 11cm (4.3inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
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