Description: For offer, a superb example of an 18th Century sterling silver pepper pot by 'Charles Hougham'. Of baluster shape, with a twist design finial to the pierced top, plain body with three initial monogram engraving, and rising pedestal base, all in all in a typical Georgian form. Hallmarked to the underside base hollow for the London assay office, with year date letter of a lowercase "i" for 1784, and makers mark of "CH" for 'Charles Hougham', the pierced lid also has the sterling silver 'Lion Passant' mark and 'CH' maker's initials. The condition is very good to excellent, the removable top is a good firm fit, there are a couple of minor dings to the wide part of the body nothing too traumatic at all, the hallmarks are unworn and crisp, predominantly due to their location, with the owner's engraved initials being clear and legible. Height: 5 5/8" (14.4cm)Body width: 2" (5cm)Base diameter: 2 1/16" (5.2cm)Weight: 2.93oz (83.2g) Posted 'Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm' fully tracked & insured.
Price: 215 GBP
Location: Walsall
End Time: 2024-08-27T17:02:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 37.07 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: CHARLES HOUGHAM
Antique: Yes
Pattern: Georgian
Composition: Sterling Silver
Product: Cutlery Sets
Style: Georgian
Material: Solid Silver
Age: Pre-1800
