Item Sold

Antique Silver George III Silver Kitchen Pepper made in 1772

Sold

A good quality rare early George III period silver kitchen style pepper caster with a delicately hand pierced lid.  

Date 1772
Made By John Weldring
Location London
Stock Number W100x43

Out of stock

W100x43
Date:
1772
Maker: John Weldring
Sold
Description

A good quality rare early George III period silver kitchen style pepper caster with a delicately hand pierced lid.

The caster is finely engraved to the front of the body with the a family crest of a Unicorn.

This particular crest is used by the Wright family of Yorkshire and a few others.

The caster is well marked underneath and marked with the standard mark to the lid .

It is in excellent condition throughout.

Dimensions: height 8.5 cm.

Weight: 2.47 troy oz.

Maker
John Weldring

No record of apprenticeship or freedom. Appears as plateworker, opposite St. Clements’s Church, Strand,  in the Parl. Report list 1773, as having entered a mark before that date. Process of elimination leaves him or James Wiburd as candidates for the attribution of those closely similar marks.

Heal records him as above and London , 1790.

Delivery Details

We provide worldwide postage/shipping and everything is fully tracked and insured. Purchases will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, FedEx, Parcel Force, A-Z couriers; other delivery providers may be used in extenuating circumstances. We deliver to the address provided at the time of purchase but not to PO addresses, as a signature is required upon delivery.

Some countries levy import duties and local taxes. Payment of these is the purchaser’s responsibility and beyond the control of William Walter Antiques Ltd. When the container has reached the destination country, a customs representative will contact you for payment prior to delivery.

Import restrictions are applicable to some destinations, especially the import of products containing materials such as ivory and tortoiseshell. We cannot accept orders requiring shipment to any countries which implement such controls.

All items are checked and photographed prior to packaging, and we aim to dispatch 1-3 days after receiving cleared payment.

Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

About William Walter Antiques

At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.

How to buy

We accept credit/debit cards or bank transfer. Please submit an enquiry below or contact us on:

Phone Number
+44 (0) 207 242 3248

Email
info@williamwalter.co.uk

Visit us at the London Silver Vaults
William Walter Antiques,
London Silver Vaults,
53-64 Chancery Lane,
London, WC2A 1QS

Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 12.30