A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection

This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a plain cylindrical form.

The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing shaped arches accented with simplified floral motifs.

The upper and lower rim of this sterling mustard pot is ornamented with an applied ribbed border.

This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece.

The surface of the cover is embellished with pin struck decoration emanating from the centre in addition to a wriggle work stylised floral design.

This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with an S scroll handle ornamented with scrolling terminals and thumbpiece.

The mustard pot is fitted with a removable blue glass liner.

Condition
This antique silver mustard pot is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface 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.

Dimensions
Length from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7"
Diameter of body 6.5cm/2.6"
Height to top of thumbpiece 7.2cm/2.8"

Weight
4.1 troy ounces/129g (excluding glass liner)

Date: 1867
Origin: Sheffield, England
Maker: Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall)

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