Description
Antique Solid Silver 3 Handled Sander Pounce/Pepper Pot 1909 Birmingham
Antique three-handled solid silver grinder or pepper/pepper pot, marked Birmingham 1909.
This pot typically sprinkled fine sand or rosin (powdered resin) onto freshly written documents to absorb excess ink before blotting paper became common.
This piece, made by silversmith James Deakin & Sons, has three handles, a perforated top, and a footed base.
The hallmarks on the pot's body confirm its authenticity and origin.
They indicate that it is made of sterling silver and was assayed in Birmingham in 1909.
Maker: James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin)
Hallmarks: Birmingham mark, letter "k"-1909
It measures about - Standing 7.4cm tall on a base with a diameter of 4.1cm.
The width, at the widest point, is 5.7cm.
Total Weight: 49.85 grams
It is in good condition for its age, with visible signs of age and usage (with minor dings and scratches).
It will need a good cleaning.
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