Sterling Holloware: Salt and Peppers

Pair of Victorian sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Stokes & Ireland in Birmingham in 1889. Each: A pierced globe is supported by a chubby, contrapposto cherub with wispy drapery and bare bottom, who strains under the weight (of the world?). Sweet and sentimental Classicism with allegorical possibilities. Figure stands on stepped and round foot mounted to square base. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 1 1/4 in. Total weight: 2 troy ounces. #BU117

American sterling silver pepper grinder, ca 1920. Concave with rotating bun cover and threaded disc finial. Marked “Sterling”. Hardware marked “Made in France”. Good condition with a few minor base dents.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 1 7/8 in. #BT661

Pair of German 800 silver figural salt & pepper shakers, ca 1910. This pair comprises a boy and a girl. The boy wears baggy trousers and strikes a defiant pose with hands on hips. The girl, with shawl and apron layered over her gown, appears more conciliatory. Both shod in wood shoes. Sturdy unsentimental peasant stock. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boy: H 4 1/8 x W 2 1/8 x D 1 in. Girl: H 3 7/8 x W 2 x D 1 1/2 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR756

American Modern sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Rectangular with stepped sides and round and threaded foot. Marked “925” with retailer’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 1 3/8 x D 1 1/8 in. Total weight: 3 troy ounces. #BT963

Stylish sterling silver figural salt and pepper shakers. Two flowers set in stand. Each flower has a curvilinear stem, round bud with threaded double-leaf cover (bottom leaf pierced). Stand has two holders in form of wrapped leaves rooted in tooled soil. An original design by the noted Italian maker. Marks include “Gianmaria / Buccellati / Italy” and encircled “925”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 1/4 x W 3 1/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces. #BT720