A Rare Victorian Silver Novelty 'Mr Punch' Mustard Pot and an En Suite 'Judy' Pepperette
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A Rare Victorian Silver Novelty 'Mr Punch' Mustard Pot and an En Suite 'Judy' Pepperette

MARK OF JAMES BARCLAY HENNELL, LONDON, 1880, WITH DESIGN REGISTRATION MARK FOR 22ND FEBRUARY 1868

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A Rare Victorian Silver Novelty 'Mr Punch' Mustard Pot and an En Suite 'Judy' Pepperette
Mark of James Barclay Hennell, London, 1880, with design registration mark for 22nd February 1868
Mr. Punch realistically cast, his hat hinged to form the cover, the conforming mustard spoon with a feather form-terminal; Judy realistically cast, her hat pierced, and with a detachable silver plug in the base - 9.9cm. (4in.) high and smaller, 13oz.
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Lot Essay

Mr. Punch is possibly one of the most recognisable 19th century characters. His origins are in the grotesque servant Punchinello in Italian comedy which was introduced to England in the late 17th century. Mr. Punch's current form developed during the 18th century and by around 1800 he had not only taken the form we know today but had also replaced his wife Joan for Judy and acquiring a dog called Toby.

This model of mustard pot was first produced by James Barclay's brother Robert Hennell in 1868. An example by Robert Hennell of that year was formerly in the Colman Mustard Pot collection and is illustrated on page 92 of the catalogue of the collection.

Novelty silver was in great demand by middle of the 19th century and Mr. Punch, Judy and sometimes Toby featured on some of the most interesting items of silver produced during the period. Some other items to have featured them includes wine labels, vesta cases, children's rattles, toby jugs and of course condiment items such as the lot offered here.

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