A Victorian novelty silver owl mustard pot

A Victorian novelty silver owl mustard pot,

by E.C. Brown, London 1871,

modelled in a standing position, with textured feather decoration, the hinged head with glass eyes, the spoon with a mouse terminal, with an associated unmarked liner, height 8cm, approx. weight 3oz.

Provenance: Bonhams, Fine Silver Sale, New Bond Street, 19 July 2002, lot 118.