A very unusual George IV Pepper Caster made in London in 1821 by William Elliott.
A very unusual George IV Pepper Caster made in London in 1821 by William Elliott.
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This very rare Pepper Caster stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with a band of linear designs. The cylindrical main body is most unusually decorated with scale work and a lower horizontal band of foliate spears, in addition to the same band of linear designs as seen on the foot. The pull-off cover has a domed central section pierced with vertical bands and roundels. The pepper is in excellent condition and is fully marked on the main body, as well as the cover.
Height: 3.5 inches, 8.75 cm.
Diameter at the rim: 1.7 inches, 4.25 cm.
Weight: 5oz.
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