Description: A splendid English Antique late Victorian solid sterling silver gothic style large drum shaped mustard pot, fitted with a hinged lid, with the body beautifully engraved with ornate panels of fruit and foliage, ornate foot rim and is fitted with a scroll shaped handle with a protruding thumb piece. The interior of the lid is gold gilded and comes with a removable pull out blue coloured glass liner. The body and interior of the lid are hallmarked with matching English solid sterling silver hallmarks it's an all original example. It's of a large size and weighs total of 234 grams and without glass 156 grams it's of excellent high quality. Excellent clean quality for its 164 years of age. The cartouches to the lid are engraved with family crest marks but has not presentation inscriptions. A superb example. 


Makers, Assay office & Date Hallmark: John Evans II (Registered April 1834), London and 1860

 

Measurements: Height 8.6 cm, diameter across base 7.2 cm and 6 cm (excluding the handle)


Condition report: Excellent condition for its 164 years of age with no nasty dents, dings, holes, splits or repairs. An excellent clean example overall with age and use. The blue glass liner is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. The scroll shaped handle is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The gold gilt interior has some slight wear which is to expected with age and use. The hallmarks to the exterior are slightly rubbed but the interior hallmarks to the lid are all very readable. The hand engraved decoration is in excellent condition with no wear or rubbing. Overall a splendid clean example which is ready to be used or a fine addition to anyones collection.


All my items listed are well cleaned before listing. Any strange marks/shadows in pictures are reflections not damage.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. (Normally answered within a few hours) 

 

Postage/Shipping

United Kingdom: Royal Mail Special Delivery Signed for Next Day By 1PM: £9.00

Europe: Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed for: £15.00

Worldwide: Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed for: £26.50

 

We aim to post out within 1-3 working days after payment has been received. 

United Kingdom Deliveries will be delivered in most cases next day once posted out but can be the odd rare delay. 

Europe Deliveries can take 1-3 weeks and Worldwide 1-4 weeks depending on location. 

All items are well wrapped to a professional standard with bubble wrap, loose fill and double padded strong boxes. All come with a tracking number. We will do combined postage for multiple purchases where possible. Just depends on value of won lots. Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm can insure items up to £2,500 if required in the United Kingdom and DPD delivery service will be used for parcels outside of Europe for items of over £250 due to insurance being required. Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed for will be used on this object due to being under £250.


Import charges

Please be aware of any import charges on your items as they will have to be paid by you. So please check on your country before purchasing. As they will have to be paid before delivery. Once your parcel is with customs it may cause a delay with your delivery. They will be in contact with you for any duties which need to be paid. 

 

Payment

Please pay within 4 days or case will be opened to get finial fees back. 

If you’re buying multiple items please wait for the invoice to be sent so I can change the postage costs if available.

Once payment has been received item will be posted out and tracking numbers sent to you. 


Returns 

We have many happy buyers and 100% positive feedback but if your not 100% happy with your item. We will of course offer a 100% money back guarantee. 


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