Garniture of three Victorian cast silver Pepper Pots in the form of Punch and Judy Puppet Booths
By Steppes Hill Farm Antiques From United Kingdom
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A very fine and unusual Garniture or matched set of three heavy Victorian cast silver Pepper Pots made in the form of Punch and Judy Puppet Booths with Punch and Judy holding the baby to the front along with a "Bottler" playing drums and a mouth organ, Toby the dog appears from the back of the booth biting the leg of a fleeing boy.
Two by Henry William Dee, London, 1879 and one by Louis Dee, London, 1882.
One with the retailers mark for Jones of Paris and St James's, London and one with that of W J Thomas of Old Bond St, London.
Although the three were probably cast from the same mould there are differences to the covers of each pepper. One with a pull off cover, one with a hinged cover and one with a pull off cover revealing a tubular insert. All with silver gilt interiors. Slight differences to the piercing on the L.Dee example.
While not much in practice today, earlier Punch & Judy shows often featured a “bottler.” The bottler acted as an assistant to the “Professor” by corralling people toward the stage. He would attract interest by playing an instrument - a drum or a violin — and acted basically as a warm-up act. Sometimes, the bottler would interact with the puppets.
Condition In fine condition with no damage or repair.
Length 88 mm (3.46 inches)
Weight 460.00 Grams (14.79 troy ounces)
Country England
Stock Code 008293-94-EB853
Medium Silver
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Steppes Hill Farm Antiques
United Kingdom
STEPPES HILL FARM ANTIQUES was founded by William (Billy) Buck over fifty years ago. About twenty years later he was joined in the business by his two eldest sons; David and Christopher. Billy’s first love is early English porcelain, but he also specialises in collectable silver. David concentrates on the silver side and is responsible for putting this web site together. Christopher, as well as being a partner in Steppes Hill Farm, has his own business dealing in fine Georgian furniture and accessories.
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