This exceptional and rare antique George V cast sterling silver pepperette has been realistically modelled in the form of a jester on a textured mound.
This impressive antique novelty pepper has been embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the jester's anatomical features and attire.
The jester figure is further ornamented with a prop stick, accented with a miniature imitation of the character's own face to the terminal*.
This sterling silver piece retains the original hallmarked push fit cover/head which features pierced 'pepper' holes.
This exceptional antique silver pepper shaker is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
* This staff/septre style accessory is also known as a 'ninny stick', 'fool's wand' or 'marotte'.
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Maker: D & J Welby Ltd