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Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)
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Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AC Silver
Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive rare antique English sterling silver mustard pot with blue glass liner made by Omar Ramsden; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.

This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver mustard pot has a cylindrical form.

The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced vertical pale and conjoined arch decoration, accented with lozenge motifs, all in the desirable architectural style.

The rim of the mustard pot is ornamented with a plain applied moulded border.

This antique mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive lobed thumbpiece.

This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a plain scrolling handle.

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

This Edwardian mustard pot is supplied with an associated spoon, crafted by Peter, Ann & William Bateman in 1802.

The mustard pot was crafted by the collectable and renowned silversmith Omar Ramsden and bears the engraving 'G.W. Burrows, Craftsman, Me Fecit' to the underside.

This exceptional mustard pot is a large example for its type and the finest example you could hope to acquire; mustard pots crafted by this renowned London maker are exceptionally rare.

Condition

This Edwardian silver mustard pot with blue glass liner is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silver cruet.

Dimensions

Length from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7'

Width 6.7cm/2.64'

Height 8.3cm/3.27'

Length of spoon 10.6cm/4.17'

Weight

5.1 troy ounces/157.9g (excluding glass liner)

Maker: Omar Ramsden

Date: 1924

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Mustard Pot to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053134
Dealers Internal Reference
C8461
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive rare antique English sterling silver mustard pot with blue glass liner made by Omar Ramsden; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.

This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver mustard pot has a cylindrical form.

The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced vertical pale and conjoined arch decoration, accented with lozenge motifs, all in the desirable architectural style.
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fig 1. A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

The rim of the mustard pot is ornamented with a plain applied moulded border.

This antique mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive lobed thumbpiece.

This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a plain scrolling handle.

fig 2. A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.
fig 2. Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

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

This Edwardian mustard pot is supplied with an associated spoon, crafted by Peter, Ann & William Bateman in 1802.

The mustard pot was crafted by the collectable and renowned silversmith Omar Ramsden and bears the engraving 'G.W. Burrows, Craftsman, Me Fecit' to the underside.

fig 3. A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.
fig 3. Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

This exceptional mustard pot is a large example for its type and the finest example you could hope to acquire; mustard pots crafted by this renowned London maker are exceptionally rare.

Condition

This Edwardian silver mustard pot with blue glass liner is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

fig 4. A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.
fig 4. Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silver cruet.

fig 5. A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.
fig 5. Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

Dimensions

Length from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7'

Width 6.7cm/2.64'

Height 8.3cm/3.27'

Length of spoon 10.6cm/4.17'

Weight

5.1 troy ounces/157.9g (excluding glass liner)

Maker: Omar Ramsden

Date: 1924

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Mustard Pot to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053134
Dealers Internal Ref
C8461
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Archive I A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.

Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

Archive II A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View II
Archive III A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View III
Archive IV A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View IV
Archive V A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View V
Archive VI A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View VI
Archive VII A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View VII
Archive VIII A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View VIII
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Archive X A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View X
Archive XI A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon. View XI
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A pierced sterling silver mustard pot featuring geometric openwork, a cobalt blue glass liner, a flat hinged lid, and an accompanying spoon.
Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Mustard pots gained widespread popularity in Britain during the eighteenth century as mustard evolved from a dry powder into a wet condiment. Craftsmen designed dedicated sterling silver containers, often incorporating removable glass liners, to prevent vinegar and acid from corroding the precious metal.

Traditional silver mustard pots consist of a sterling silver body, frequently featuring pierced or hand-chased ornamentation, fitted with a removable cobalt blue glass liner. They feature a hinged lid, an ergonomically curved handle, and a small notch along the rim to accommodate a matching silver spoon.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks stamped on both the body and lid, including a makers mark, purity mark, assay office mark, and date letter. Studio silver from makers such as Omar Ramsden often displays hand-hammered planished textures alongside detailed openwork and signature maker inscriptions.

An antique silver mustard pot serves as an authentic accent on a dining table, sideboard, or bar cart. It can function traditionally during formal meal service or double as a decorative object grouped with other silverware on a tray.

Remove the glass liner prior to cleaning the silver exterior with a soft microfiber cloth and a mild silver polish. Wash the glass liner separately in warm soapy water, ensuring the silver remains completely dry to prevent tarnishing.
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