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Antique Victorian Silver Owl Pepper Pot
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for sale €1,082     $1,175
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Antique Victorian Silver Owl Pepper Pot

19th century
Description

This is lovely! A solid sterling silver pepper pot, beautifully shaped as an owl.

It is hallmarked for London 1850, with the maker's mark of George John Richards. The large glass eyes are well attached and the pull off lid is secure. The silver is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Width: 3cm

Depth: 3cm

Weight: 47g.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Owl Pepper Pot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA932290
Dealers Internal Reference
C675
Description
This is lovely! A solid sterling silver pepper pot, beautifully shaped as an owl.

It is hallmarked for London 1850, with the maker's mark of George John Richards. The large glass eyes are well attached and the pull off lid is secure. The silver is in excellent condition.

fig 1. A Victorian silver pepper pot sculpted in the shape of an owl with chased plumage detailing and red glass eyes.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Owl Pepper Pot

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Width: 3cm

Depth: 3cm

Weight: 47g.

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.
The Silver Cabinet

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.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Owl Pepper Pot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA932290
Dealers Internal Ref
C675
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I A Victorian silver pepper pot sculpted in the shape of an owl with chased plumage detailing and red glass eyes.

Antique Victorian Silver Owl Pepper Pot

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A Victorian silver pepper pot sculpted in the shape of an owl with chased plumage detailing and red glass eyes.
Antique Victorian Silver Owl Pepper Pot
Ref: SA932290
A Victorian silver pepper pot sculpted in the shape of an owl with chased plumage detailing and red glass eyes.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPepper Pot
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased feather detailing, Red glass eyes, Pierced head perforations, Cast claw feet
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

An antique Victorian sterling silver pepper pot takes the sculptural form of an owl, complete with chased feather detailing across its body, a pull-off lid with pierced perforations on the head, and cast claw feet. A pair of prominent red glass eyes set into the facial disc adds a striking contrast to the polished silver surface. Measuring 7 cm high, 3 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, this diminutive silver piece sits neatly upon a dining room sideboard or a tabletop display cabinet, functioning as both a practical table condiment shaker and a decorative mantelpiece ornament in a contemporary home.

FAQs

Victorian novelty silver pepper pots are small tableware containers crafted in whimsical shapes, such as birds or animals, designed to dispense pepper during formal dining in the late 19th century.

These pieces were typically cast or raised from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring chased and engraved feather detailing alongside glass or gemstone cabochon eyes.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmarks indicating the silver purity, town mark, makers mark, and date letter, along with pierced top openings discreetly integrated into the design.

Place the piece on a dining sideboard, inside a glazed display cabinet, or as part of a curated table setting alongside contemporary glass and ceramic tableware.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or submersion in water to protect delicate glass eyes and internal gilding.
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