A George II silver ‘duty dodger’ pepper caster, London circa 1730 by Elizabeth Goodwin (reg. 2nd Dec 1729)

A George II silver ‘duty dodger’ pepper caster, London circa 1730 by Elizabeth Goodwin (reg. 2nd Dec 1729)

Of baluster 'bun top' form upon a stepped circular foot, the body with an applied girdle. The removable cover with drill pierced and engraved decoration. The base with maker’s mark partially struck three times, the cover with lion passant only.

Height – 9.5 cm / 3.75 inches

Weight – 70 gram / 2.25 ozt

Elizabeth the widow of James Goodwin, address when registered as Noble Street. The 1719 act "An Act For Laying A duty On Wrought Plate" came into affect on 1st. June 1720. Another bun top pepper marked London 1730 by Goodwin sold, Bonham’s, Knighstbridge, 9 March 2004, Lot 330 (£611, incl. premium)