Georgian Glass Pepper Pot c1800

Description

Heading : Glass Pepper 
Date : c1800
Period :  George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Lid : Solid Silver hallmarked London 1800 with William Chawner London makers mark
Bowl : Prism and shallow slice cuts
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 4 ½ inches tall and 2 1/8 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 165 Grams

Additional Information : These are frequently and erroneously referred to as sugar casters. They may well be used for this purpose nowadays however they were intended for serving pepper firstly ground in a pestle and mortar. Sugar was sold in “loaves” until th late 19th century. sugar cubes and granulated simply didnt exist at the time. Sugar loaves are conical . this is why sugar loaf mountain is called sugar loaf mountain and were cut into smaller pieces with sugar nips. However. we dont care if this is used for chilli flakes on pizza. so long as it is used and gives some enjoyment.