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Antique Silver Mustard Pot.
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Antique Silver Mustard Pot.

18th century
Description

Handsome, Scottish, Geo.IV silver mustard pot; of circular "drum" shape with a plain body and a fine thick gadroon border. The hinged lid has a lovely "shell" thumbpiece and bears a crest. The interior is gilded and also contains a blue glass liner. This is a good size example, of well-above average weight and displays all the pointers of a high quality piece, good hinge, entirely solid silver base, and nice substantial border and thumbpiece.

Edinburgh. 1836. Elder & Co.

Height 7cm

Weight (excluding liner) 6 Troy oz/187gm

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Mustard Pot to the Georgian era.

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SA1166694
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28/2238
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Description
Handsome, Scottish, Geo.IV silver mustard pot; of circular "drum" shape with a plain body and a fine thick gadroon border. The hinged lid has a lovely "shell" thumbpiece and bears a crest. The interior is gilded and also contains a blue glass liner.
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This is a good size example, of well-above average weight and displays all the pointers of a high quality piece, good hinge, entirely solid silver base, and nice substantial border and thumbpiece.
George James Antiques

Edinburgh. 1836. Elder & Co.

Height 7cm

Weight (excluding liner) 6 Troy oz/187gm

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Mustard Pot to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166694
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2238
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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A cylindrical sterling silver mustard pot featuring a flat hinged lid, shell thumbpiece, rope twist trim, and an angular handle.
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Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
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A cylindrical sterling silver mustard pot featuring a flat hinged lid, shell thumbpiece, rope twist trim, and an angular handle.
Antique Silver Mustard Pot.
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A cylindrical sterling silver mustard pot featuring a flat hinged lid, shell thumbpiece, rope twist trim, and an angular handle.
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An antique silver mustard pot is a small tabletop vessel designed to hold prepared mustard at the dining table, becoming widely adopted across Western Europe during the eighteenth century as specialized tableware developed.

These containers were typically constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring an inserted glass liner to prevent the acidic mustard mixture from reacting with the metal.

Authenticity is verified by checking official assay office hallmarks, makers marks, and date letters stamped onto the body or lid, alongside period construction methods like hand-soldered hinges.

This item can be positioned on a dining room sideboard, inside a glazed cabinet, or on a bar cart, functioning as a decorative accent or alongside traditional dining sets.

Maintain the finish by wiping gently with a specialized silver polishing cloth and washing any glass liners separately in lukewarm water, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents.
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