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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09451023
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Stamped sun mark and Regent Street address: Mappin Brothers production before 1902.
Fluted corner pilasters and cast claw feet: late Victorian tabletop design.
Hand-ground facet stoppers fitting individual bottles: late nineteenth-century glass cutting.
Fine cleaning scratches across the plated base: normal age and domestic handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1207289
Dealers Internal Reference
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09451023
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Stamped sun mark and Regent Street address: Mappin Brothers production before 1902.
Fluted corner pilasters and cast claw feet: late Victorian tabletop design.
Hand-ground facet stoppers fitting individual bottles: late nineteenth-century glass cutting.
Fine cleaning scratches across the plated base: normal age and domestic handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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.
Antique Mappin Brothers Silver Plate Bachelor Cruet Set – circa 1880
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCruet Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsClaw feet, Overhead loop handle, Faceted cut glass
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Victorian bachelor cruet set from circa 1880 is made from silver-plated metal and clear cut glass in a bright silver tone. The self-contained tabletop frame stands on decorative claw feet and incorporates an ornate overhead loop handle, fluted column corners, and shaped bottle compartments. The set holds faceted cut glass oil and vinegar bottles with matching stoppers, two square glass condiment jars with pierced silver-plated tops, a central open glass salt cellar, and a smaller bottle fitted with a gilt-toned cap and narrow dropper. Two small spoons accompany the arrangement, and the base bears stamps for Mappin Brothers with Regent Street and London Bridge addresses. The set measures 15 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this portable condiment server brings traditional English country house character to a dining table sideboard or display shelf. The compact configuration allows for practical service of oils, vinegars, and spices during family meals or dinner parties. Light surface wear on the silver plate reflects the heritage of the piece, while the clear glass components remain intact for everyday utility or decorative styling in a kitchen or dining room setting.

FAQs

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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