Description
A silver pepper in the form of a standing owl with wings folded and glass eyes.
The head, is removable and a simple push-fit, it is carefully pierced consistent with the feather pattern adorning the wings and body.
The pepper is made of a good gauge of silver.
Marks:
The maker’s mark is “C.N & Co”, accompanied by a Lion Passant and the letter ‘A’, (all in rectangular punches with clipped corners), followed by a tally mark, these are struck on the outer face of the neck rim which inserts into the body:
The maker’s mark is for Charles, Nephew & Co. of Old Court House Street, Calcutta. In 1848 the firm succeed Pittar & Co, founded by Charles John Pittar and Parke Pittar II, Uncle and Nephew, hence the name of the business, and Thomas Powell who ceases to be a partner in 1853.
Dimensions & Weight: Height: 8 cm or 3 1/8 ins Weight: 93 gm or 3 oz Troy.
