Vintage Nice Sterling Silver Pepper Mill/Grinder Verity Southhall Altadena CA

Description

Offered is a nice quality made vintage (1940's) sterling silver Pepper Mill/Grinder with the original box. It is 4 1/4" in height (diameter of base is 1 3/4") and in working order. The silver is over hardwood and the underside of the cap is marked "Sterling" as is the base of the grinder. The metal plate over the grinding wheel is stamped  "Verity Southhall Altadena CA " and the actual grinding wheel is stamped "Verity Southhall Made in England". The Verity Southhall company was started by an Englishman who emigrated to the USA in 1948. His first factory was in Altadena, California and the company was subsequently moved to Laguna Beach, CA.
The grinder is in very good estate condition. The silver is clean and bright with a nice patina. The piece does not have any dents or scratches. The grinder is also in working order.
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