A group of silver including a George III silver mounted glass pepper and mustard pot. Charles Chesterman II (possibly), London, 1808. The glass bases to domed silver covers decorated with repousse flowers and urn-shaped finials, 12.6 and 13.6cm high, together with: a mustard and blue glass lined salt cellar, Birmingham, 1959, Garrard & Co., and a similar salt cellar by the Adie Bros; two desk bells, stamped 925, one with llama handle, 6.6cm high, and the other with bud handle, 8.4cm high; a Mexican napkin ring, stamped 925, engraved 'Richard'; and a small selection of silver condiment spoons including one with rat handle, total weighable silver approx. 11.9ozt (a lot)

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