Lot 352
  • 352

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN NOVELTY SILVER OWL PEPPERS, RICHARDS & BROWN, LONDON, 1870 |

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 7.5cm., 3in. high
realistically modelled standing, the detachable pierced covers with red and black glass eyes, stamped: 5525

Condition

Good clear marks within tail feathers. The cover rims clearly and fully marked. The pierced covers a little bruised. Good conditiomn overall.
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