Lot 641
  • 641

A Victorian silver three-piece novelty owl cruet set, George Richards, London, 1850

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • silver, glass
  • mustard 10cm., 4in. high
comprising: mustard pot and two peppers; all realistically modelled standing, the covers with inset glass eyes; the mustard with matching spoon with stylised mouse finial, fitted blue glass liner; the peppers with pierced covers

Condition

The hallmarks to the back of each body rubbed but predominantly legible. The rims of covers and interior of mustard clearly part-marked. Small bruise to back of one pepper. Otherwise good crisp condition for age.
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