Pepper Box 1720 - 1740

This silver pepper box, crafted by Moody Russell between 1720 and 1740, is a fine example of English silversmithing. The octagonal body of the pepper box features a simple, elegant design, accentuated by a domed lid with a small, elegant handle and a pierced top for sprinkling pepper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this exquisite piece, a testament to the craftsmanship of the 18th century.