A set of three silver penguin cruets maker Maher C & C London…
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A set of three silver penguin cruets maker Maher C & C London 1961, the spoon by Rc, London 1867, the salt pepper and mustard pots formed as upright penguins with flippers partially spread, the salt and pepper with pull covers appropriately pierced, the mustard pot with a hinged lid and spoon, the finial of which form a fish appearing to be in the mouth of the penguin 8 cm high
finial. An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.
Finials follow a variety of forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.
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