Lot 514 , Two similar George II/III silver pepperettes/casters, John Delmester, London, 1758 and I.D London, 1765, 5.5 oz.
Two similar George II/III silver pepperettes/casters, John Delmester, London, 1758 and I.D London, 1765, tallest 13.4cm, 5.5 oz.
Estimate £100-150
Tallest- Two large and one small dent to the belly. Decoration on the cover appears quite worn. Small hole to top of finial. Small repair to the body just above the foot. Hallmarks clear. Some rubbing to the maker's mark on the cover.
Other pepperette- Small dent and a few minor knocks to the belly. Tiny hole to the top of the finial. Slight wear to the decoration on the cover. Hallmarks clear. Some rubbing to makers mark on the cover.
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Sold for £140