1850's French Silver Mechanical Pepper Mill, Minerva 950 Silver Mark Chinese Ship Max Friedrich Koch attended the

Max Friedrich Koch attended the art academy of the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin

and a man in the corner can be seen happily smoking his pipe

We have not found a signature on this very well painted piece

This is probably an early retailer

on a pale blue fabric

1850's French Silver Mechanical Pepper Mill, Minerva 950 Silver Mark Chinese Ship Max Friedrich Koch attended theWe are offering A wonderful and rare 19th c. French Silver Mechanical Pepper Mill c. 1850's Beautiful Repousse foliate garland swag with winged Putti around the barrel of this pepper mill which is resting on 4 Hoofed Feet Monogram crest Makers mark: Paillard Brothers Paris France Minerva: . 950 silver mark Crab mark: small object guarantee mark on body of mill Eagle mark: small object guarantee mark on bottom flap Dimensions: Total Height 4 1 8", Body