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Antique Silver Whisky Noggins or Chota Pegs (Pair)
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Reference: S1959
Period: Edward VII
Year: 1904
Silversmith: J&J Maxfield Ltd
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 260.00
Weight: 268 including glass. grams
Dimensions: 11.4 cm height
Condition: Excellent, no chips or repairs. Both hinges work well, snug closure.
Description: A pair of antique silver whisky noggins, also called Chota Pegs. The noggins are the traditional conical shape, with cut glass star base, glass handle and silver pouring collar and lid with thumb piece. The hallmarks are clear on both the rim and the lid of both noggins. Whisky noggins were popular in Edwardian times, they contain a 1 gill (30 ml) measure, so a generous double tot, and were made to be taken to bed. They were also popular amongst British expats in India during the Raj period, where they were called "Chota Peg", or little drink, also "go to bed" drink. Joshua and John Maxfield, founded in 1855 in Sheffield, were celebrated at the Jewellers Exhibition of 1913 for "the extent and variety of novelties which they have placed on the market" Culme, Gold & Silversmiths pg 319. They had a showroom in London's Regent Street so must have been a prestigious firm.
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Antique Silver Whisky Noggins or Chota Pegs (Pair)
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Antique Silver Whisky Noggins
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Silver Whisky Noggins or Chota Pegs
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Silver lid with thumb piece
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Glass star base silver noggins
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Chota pegs
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J&J Maxfield Birmingham 1904 silver hallmarks
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Antique Silver Whisky Noggins or Chota Pegs scale
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