Sterling Silver 'Game Bird' Pepperette - Antique Edwardian

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette has been realistically modelled in the form of a game bird.

This impressive pepperette is embellished with chased decoration reproducing the details of the game bird's plumage and features.

The pepperette retains the original fully hallmarked push fit cover/head which features pierced 'pepper' holes.

This impressive novelty sterling silver piece was crafted by the silversmiths Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas of Thomas of New Bond Street.

Such original period pieces are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

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Maker: Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas

This antique silver novelty pepper shaker is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the base of the pepperette and part hallmarks to the rim of the cover/head are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silverware.

Length 5.7cm/2.2"

Width 4.3cm/1.7"

Height 8.2cm/3.2"

2.5 troy ounces/79g