Lot 30
A cased pair of Victorian silver peppers of tapered form and detachable pierced lids with shaped...
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Lot 30
A cased pair of Victorian silver peppers of tapered form and detachable pierced lids with shaped...
Lot 30
Lot Description
A cased pair of Victorian silver peppers of tapered form and detachable pierced lids with shaped finials. Hallmarked Horace Woodward & Co London 1892 and 1893. Height measuring 3 1/4 inches (8 cm).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The cased pair of peppers are in very good condition commensurate with age and use. The items are displaying minor scratches, marks and tarnishing and would benefit from a polish. Original makers seam has become visible but can also be removed by a polish. Pierced lids display gilt detailing underneath which has begun to tarnish and discolour. Hallmarks are a little rubbed but legible. The original case is in good condition internally with a few minor stains to the velvet. Externally the box displays various tears and scratches to the surface.
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