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Sterling Silver Pig Salt & Pepper Shakers - Antique Edwardian
REF: C7081 / LA399661
£2,650
€3,096
$3,333
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Description
This is an exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver salt and pepper shakers modelled in the form of pigs - boxed; an addition to our collectable silver collection
These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver salt and pepper shakers are realistically modelled in the form of pigs.
These antique condiment shakers are embellished with embossed and chased decoration reproducing the details of the pigs' skin and anatomical features.
Each piece retains the original, hallmarked screw fit cover/stopper to the underside of the animal's torso.
The head of each pig is embellished with corresponding pierced 'salt and pepper' holes.
These fine examples of antique silverware are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior and secures with a push fit catch.
Dimensions
Length 6.7cm/2.6"
Width 2.3cm/0.9"
Height 3.8cm/1.5"
Total Weight
1.1 troy ounces/33.3g
Origin: Birmingham, England
measurements
Height:
3.8 cm
Width:
2.3 cm
Length:
6.7 cm
Weight:
33.3 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Sterling Silver Pig Salt & Pepper Shakers - Antique Edwardian (LA399661) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1909
declaration
condition
condition
These antique silver salt and pepper shakers are an exceptional gauge of silver for their type, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each pig and part hallmarks to the covers are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.