24th Sep, 2019 10:00

East Anglian, Antiques & Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 224
 

224

Rare pair of Edwardian silver Suffragette pepperettes.

Very rare pair of Edwardian silver novelty "Suffragette" pepperettes, modelled in the form of standing women, wearing bonnets and both holding two placards bearing the messages "Votes For Women" and "We Will Make It Hot For You" (Registered Nos. 522382, Chester 1907) Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd. Each figure 8cm overall height.

Sold for £820


Condition Report
General overall condition good, some surface wear to high spots, edges of bonnets and bases are distorted, placard frames are bent, one is detached behind right shoulder. Placards are marked, one has a tiny crack to top right corner. Faces are worn and features are both tarnished and filled with silver polish residue, silver does not appear to be punctured. While both pepperettes are bent in places, there does not appear to be any major damage or repair. Marks are clear.

 

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Auction: East Anglian, Antiques & Fine Art Sale, 24th Sep, 2019

Day one - lots 1 - 686 

Day two - lots 700 - 1459

Storage charges:- Please note that all lots of furniture, garden statues and rugs will only be available for collection at our premises until 5pm on Monday 30th September.  After which all items of furniture will be collected by R & D Schofield Removals at a cost of per lot of £10 + vat and £1 per day storage thereafter

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Saturday 21st September 9am - 1pm

Monday 23rd September 9am - 6.00pm

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