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Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set – Circa 1880
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Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set – Circa 1880

19th century
Description

An Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set in a compact, self-contained tabletop frame. The set includes:

- Faceted cut glass bottles intended for oil and vinegar, each with a matching faceted stopper.

- Two square glass condiment jars are fitted with silver plated tops, suitable for dry condiments such as pepper and mustard.

- A central open glass salt cellar is included, designed to sit in the middle compartment of the stand.

- A smaller bottle with a gilt-toned top and dropper-style fitting would have been intended for a condiment such as mustard or a concentrated sauce.

- Two small spoons accompany the set for serving salt and condiments neatly at table.

The stand is stamped for Mappin Brothers, with the retailer address “222 Regent Street, London” and “London Bridge”.

Measurements:

Height: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Width: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Depth: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 858g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use. There are no chips or cracks to the glass.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plate Cruet Set to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207289
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KD53172
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Description
An Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set in a compact, self-contained tabletop frame. The set includes:

Faceted cut glass bottles intended for oil and vinegar, each with a matching faceted stopper.

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Two square glass condiment jars are fitted with silver plated tops, suitable for dry condiments such as pepper and mustard.
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fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated bachelor cruet set featuring an ornate handle frame holding multiple cut-glass condiment bottles.
fig 1. Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set – Circa 1880

A central open glass salt cellar is included, designed to sit in the middle compartment of the stand.

A smaller bottle with a gilt-toned top and dropper-style fitting would have been intended for a condiment such as mustard or a concentrated sauce.

fig 2. A Victorian silver-plated bachelor cruet set featuring an ornate handle frame holding multiple cut-glass condiment bottles.
fig 2. Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set – Circa 1880

Two small spoons accompany the set for serving salt and condiments neatly at table.

The stand is stamped for Mappin Brothers, with the retailer address “222 Regent Street, London” and “London Bridge”.

Measurements:

fig 3. A Victorian silver-plated bachelor cruet set featuring an ornate handle frame holding multiple cut-glass condiment bottles.
fig 3. Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set – Circa 1880

Height: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Width: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Depth: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 858g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use. There are no chips or cracks to the glass.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plate Cruet Set to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207289
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53172
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A Victorian silver-plated bachelor cruet set featuring an ornate handle frame holding multiple cut-glass condiment bottles.
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A bachelor cruet set is a smaller, compact tabletop frame designed to hold a reduced selection of condiment bottles, typically intended for individual use or smaller dining tables during the late Victorian era.

19th-century cruet sets generally feature Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS) or sterling silver frames fitted with press-moulded or hand-faceted cut-glass bottles and jars.

Authentic pieces usually bear makers marks or registration numbers stamped on the underside of the metal frame, alongside period-appropriate construction details like hand-cut glass stoppers fitted to individual bottles.

An antique cruet set can be styled as a decorative centrepiece on a dining table, integrated into a sideboard arrangement, or repurposed on a bar cart to hold cocktail bitters and garnishes.

Clean the silver-plated frame gently using a soft cloth and specialist silver polish to prevent wear to the plating, while hand-washing the glass components in warm, soapy water without immersing metal caps.
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