Antique Chester Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker, 1919

An antique sterling silver pepper shaker hallmarked in Chester in 1919. The piece has an attractive bulbous form raised on three shaped feet, with a gently scalloped rim and a removable pierced domed lid finished with a small finial. Its compact proportions and distinctive footed design give it a pleasing early 20th-century character.

The hallmarks include the lion passant for sterling silver, the Chester assay mark and the date letter “T” for 1919. A maker’s mark is present but worn and cannot be identified with confidence.

DETAILS

• Item: Antique pepper shaker
• Origin: Chester, England
• Date: 1919
• Period: Early 20th century
• Material: Sterling silver
• Silver Purity: 925 silver
• Hallmarks: Lion passant, Chester assay mark and date letter “T”
• Maker: Maker’s mark worn and unidentified
• Design: Bulbous body with three shaped feet
• Lid: Removable pierced domed lid with finial
• Height: Approximately 8 cm
• Weight: 34.6 grams

CONDITION

Very good antique condition with surface wear, patina and several small dents consistent with age and use. The maker’s mark is worn, while the principal silver hallmarks remain visible. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

COLLECTOR CONTEXT

Chester silver is particularly appealing to collectors because the assay office closed in 1962 and its hallmarks are encountered less frequently than those of London, Birmingham or Sheffield. This 1919 sterling silver pepper shaker is an attractive example of practical English table silver with a distinctive decorative form.

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