A Continental silver novelty pepper in the form of a clown, probably Germany, circa 1900, sponsor's mark HF in a lozenge (unidentified), import mark for Chester, 1913

A Continental silver novelty pepper in the form of a clown, probably Germany, circa 1900, sponsor's mark HF in a lozenge (unidentified), import mark for Chester, 1913

hands in pockets, ruff at neck, three 'bobble' buttons down front, detachable head with conical hat

11.5 cm high, 141,7 g. ; 4⅓ in., 5oz

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Poivrier en forme de clown en argent, probablement Allemagne, vers 1900, poinçons d'importation de Chester, 1913

les mains dans les poches, une collerette au cou, trois boutons "bobble" sur le devant, la tête amovible avec chapeau conique

Haut. 11,5 cm, 141.7 g. ; 4⅓ in., 5oz