A Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper, London 1884 by Joseph Braham

Modelled as a caricature of man’s head with a big nose and his head wrapped, probably a Dickensian character such as Fagin or Magwitch. Fully marked to the reverse, the pull off base unmarked.

Height – 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches

Weight – 40 grams / 1.29 ozt