Large 19th Century Carved Oak and Brass Dinner Gong The Library A sterling silver pepper castor

A sterling silver pepper castor by Charles Wilkes

27 Castle Street

The bowl is fully hallmarked with the right facing lion (2nd standard silver purity

The case and dial remain in an excellent condition with no dents

housed within ebonised frames

Large 19th Century Carved Oak and Brass Dinner Gong The Library A sterling silver pepper castorAn extremely attractive 19th century carved oak and brass dinner gong of large proportions. The piece boasts fine barley twist arms with ornately carved oak to the top and bottom of the frame, all above carved oak scroll feet. The brass gong itself is thick and extremely heavy, sitting upon later hooks within the frame. There is a small hole to the underside of the gong (please see photographs) but it still has a lovely deep and resonating ring when