A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection
Description
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a plain cylindrical form.
The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced vertical pale and conjoined arch decoration.
The flared rim of the mustard pot is ornamented with an applied gadroon decorated border.
This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged subtly domed cover surmounted with an impressive cast figural mask decorated thumbpiece.
This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with an opposing scroll handle ornamented with layered applied leaf designs.
The mustard pot is fitted with a removable blue glass liner.
This Victorian mustard pot can be supplied with an appropriate sterling silver mustard spoon upon request.
ConditionThis antique silver mustard pot with blue glass liner is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
The mustard pot has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware.
DimensionsLength from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7"
Diameter 6.9cm/2.7"
Height to top of thumbpiece 7cm/2.8"
Weight4 troy ounces/124g (excluding glass liner)
Date: 1855
Origin: London, England
Maker: John Wilmin Figg