Silver and Collectors Items - 20th April 2011

Lot 919

A pair of Victorian novelty silver salt and pepper pots

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A pair of Victorian novelty silver salt and pepper pots, by T and N Creswick, Sheffield 1853, modelled as standing owls on square cushions, the bodies with textured feathers, pull-off heads with glass eyes, the cushions inscribed 'SALT' and 'CAYENNE', and initialled, height 9.8cm, approx. weight 8oz.