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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set C1870
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set C1870

19th century
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This is a superb antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet set in the style of a motoring carriage holding a salt cellar, pepper pot and mustard with spoon all in super condition with no damage.

It's clearly marked underneath with the makers mark for George Richmond Collis & Co of 130 Regent St, London and they worked from these premises from 1854 to 1888 and we have estimated that this item probably dates to around the 1870's

It measures 3 1/2" (9 cms) tall to the handle x 4 3/4" (12 cms) wide x 7" (18 cms) from handle to the front wheel and all three wheels turn easily.

This lovely cruet set will come in a gift box

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Cruet Set to the 1870s.

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SA1159249
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9752
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Description
This is a superb antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet set in the style of a motoring carriage holding a salt cellar, pepper pot and mustard with spoon all in super condition with no damage.

It's clearly marked underneath with the makers mark for George Richmond Collis & Co of 130 Regent St, London and they worked from these premises from 1854 to 1888 and we have estimated that this item probably dates to around the 1870's

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It measures 3 1/2" (9 cms) tall to the handle x 4 3/4" (12 cms) wide x 7" (18 cms) from handle to the front wheel and all three wheels turn easily.
Robert Bush Antiques

This lovely cruet set will come in a gift box

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Cruet Set to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159249
Dealers Internal Ref
9752
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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A Victorian silver plated novelty cruet set designed in the shape of a wheelbarrow, containing three cut glass condiment pots.
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set C1870

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A Victorian silver plated novelty cruet set designed in the shape of a wheelbarrow, containing three cut glass condiment pots.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set c1870
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A Victorian silver plated novelty cruet set designed in the shape of a wheelbarrow, containing three cut glass condiment pots.
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  • ObjectCruet Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Novelty
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsWheelbarrow frame, Cut glass barrels, Pierced scrollwork
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian novelty cruet set from around 1870 takes the form of a silver plated wheelbarrow framing three clear cut glass condiment containers. The open-work frame incorporates detailed pierced scrollwork along the sides, a textured handle at the rear, a shell-shaped thumbpiece on the lidded mustard pot, and small metal wheels at the base. Two of the glass containers are barrels with fitted silver plated lids, one featuring a pierced shaker top with a small round finial, while the third is an open salt cellar. The piece measures 9 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Placed upon a sideboard top or dining table in an English country house interior, this whimsical tableware item serves as a functional centrepiece for condiments during formal meals or afternoon tea gatherings.

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Victorian novelty cruet sets became popular during the late nineteenth century as playful dining accessories designed to hold condiments such as salt, pepper, and mustard. Often crafted in figurative shapes like carriages, wheelbarrows, or boats, they reflected the eras interest in conversation-starting tableware.

These sets typically feature electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver frames housing hand-cut or pressed lead glass bottles and pots. The glass containers were often fitted with silver lids, spoons, or perforated castor tops.

Authentic Victorian pieces often feature manufacturer marks, such as makers initials or electroplate trademarks like EPNS, stamped into the metal underside. Additional signs include hand-cut glass facets, period-accurate joins, and authentic signs of age or light surface oxidisation.

An antique cruet set can serve as a decorative focal point on a modern sideboard, dining table, or open kitchen shelving. Styling it alongside contemporary ceramics or glass creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Clean the glass containers with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads. Gently polish the silver plated frame using a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without stripping the underlying plating.
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