A Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper pot, London 1879 by Henry Wilkinson and Co

Modelled as a foil wrapped muselet over a champagne cork, screw cap base. Gilt interior. Fully marked to the side, maker mark and lion passant to the underside with a design lozenge mark for 22^nd March 1880.

Height – 4.5 cm / 1.75 inches

Weight – 31 grams / 1 ozt