LOT 78

An Edwardian novelty 'Mr Popple' sterling silver cayenne pepper pot by Saunders & Shepherd, 1908,

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Lot 78

An Edwardian novelty 'Mr Popple' sterling silver cayenne pepper pot by Saunders & Shepherd, 1908,

The Golden Age of Motoring Sale|31 October 2025, 12:00 GMT|London, New Bond Street

An Edwardian novelty 'Mr Popple' sterling silver cayenne pepper pot by Saunders & Shepherd, 1908,

hallmarked Chester, 1908, in the form of a stylised motorist in overcoat and pierced cap, based upon the 1905 stage musical comedy character 'Mr Popple of Ippleton', with detachable head, lightly inscribed '142' to rear of base, measuring 5.5cm high.

Footnotes

This pot was based upon the character Mr Popple and was made when the most popular musical comedy on stage was 'Mr Popple of Ippleton' by Paul Rubens, which opened on 14th November 1905 at the Apollo Theatre and ran for 173 performances. In the last act all the characters attended the Motor Carnival of the Magpie Club, at Wrexhill-on-Sea, all muffled in huge white motor coats made from blankets, the designs varied a little, but large gold buttons, huge turn-back cuffs, peaked caps and goggles are the chief adornments.

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