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ANTIQUE #SA1182818

Fine Edwardian Silver Plated Cruet Set By William Hutton & Sons, C.1900

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An elegant three-piece cruet set by the highly regarded firm William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, dating from the opening years of the 20th century.
 
The shaped silver-plated base stands on three rounded feet and rises to a sculptural loop handle. It supports three original cut-glass containers: open salt, pepper shaker and mustard pot, all of conforming faceted form with vertical cut panels. The mustard pot retains its original silver-plated spoon.
 
William Hutton & Sons were among the leading British producers of silver and electroplate throughout the 19th and early 20th century, supplying goods to the fashionable middle-class and luxury markets. This cruet set is a particularly attractive example of their Edwardian domestic silver, combining practicality with refined design.
 
Origin: Sheffield, England
 
Maker: William Hutton & Sons (fully marked to underside)
 
Date: c.1900–1910
 
Medium: Silver-plate and hand-cut glass
 
Dimensions: 16.5 cm high; stand approx. 12 × 12 × 12 ...
Antique SA1182818 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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