Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Seal Peppers 1882

These are exceptional, fine and impressive, and rare pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver seal peppers; an addition to our 19th century novelty silver cruets/condiments collection. These exceptional and rare antique Victorian English sterling silver peppers have been modelled in the form of seals. The surface of each piece is embellished with engraved decoration, replicating the texture of the seal's skin and anatomical features. Each of the silver seals retains the original, hallmarked push fit cover/head ornamented to the upper portion with pierced 'pepper' holes. The cover of these sterling silver seal pepper shakers are further ornamented with the original eyes. This exceptional Victorian silver set is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, and secures with a push fit catch. Such exceptional examples in this fine condition and presented in their original box are rare to the market. Maker: Thomas Johnson II Origin: London, England