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Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot - 1900
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Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot - 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot formed with a pierced, repeating fretwork body set over a rich cobalt blue glass liner. The hinged lid sits neatly within the rim and is finished with a shaped thumbpiece for easy opening at the table. A sturdy curved handle makes it comfortable to lift and serve, whether used for mustard, preserves, or chutney. Hallmarked for Sheffield, 1900.

* The pierced gallery allows the blue glass to glow through the silverwork, creating a particularly handsome contrast in natural light.

Measurements:

Height: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Silver weight: 87g

Total weight: 179g

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

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Mustard Pot to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09508122
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 126 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Sheffield hallmarks with the date letter h: fixes the year to 1900.
Matching partial hallmarks struck inside the lid: original hinged cover.
Cobalt blue glass liner: fitted interior to protect silver from corrosive mustard.
Pierced fretwork body and gadrooned rim: fashionable late Victorian table silver.

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
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215446
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53256
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Description
A Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot formed with a pierced, repeating fretwork body set over a rich cobalt blue glass liner.
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The hinged lid sits neatly within the rim and is finished with a shaped thumbpiece for easy opening at the table.
Kingsdown Antiques

A sturdy curved handle makes it comfortable to lift and serve, whether used for mustard, preserves, or chutney. Hallmarked for Sheffield, 1900.

fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 1. Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot - 1900

The pierced gallery allows the blue glass to glow through the silverwork, creating a particularly handsome contrast in natural light.

Measurements:

Height: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Silver weight: 87g

Total weight: 179g

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

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Mustard Pot to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09508122
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 126 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Sheffield hallmarks with the date letter h: fixes the year to 1900.
Matching partial hallmarks struck inside the lid: original hinged cover.
Cobalt blue glass liner: fitted interior to protect silver from corrosive mustard.
Pierced fretwork body and gadrooned rim: fashionable late Victorian table silver.

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
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215446
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53256
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner.

Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot - 1900

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View IV
Archive V A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View V
Archive VI A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner. View IX
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A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner.
Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot - 1900
Ref: SA1215446
A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with openwork lattice piercing, a hinged lid, a scroll handle, and a removable cobalt blue glass liner.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMustard Pot
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Blue Glass
  • ColourSilver, Cobalt Blue
  • MotifsPierced lattice work, Hinged lid, Scroll handle, Cobalt glass liner
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian sterling silver mustard pot dates from 1900 and displays an openwork repeating fretwork body set over a removable cobalt blue glass liner. The piece incorporates a hinged domed lid with a shaped thumbpiece, a curved scroll handle, and small bracket feet supporting the body. Hallmarked for Sheffield, the silver shows light surface wear consistent with age, while the glass liner contains no chips or cracks. The dimensions are 7.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a functional tableware piece on a dining table or sideboard top for holding mustard, preserves, or chutney. The pierced lattice gallery reveals the cobalt blue glass underneath, creating a striking contrast when placed in natural light. The sturdy handle and secure lid allow for easy handling during meals.

FAQs

Mustard pots gained widespread popularity in Britain during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as prepared wet mustard replaced dry mustard powder at the table. Silver makers crafted elaborate containers, often incorporating removable glass liners to protect the metal from the corrosive effects of vinegar.

Victorian mustard pots were primarily constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring pierced, cast, or chased decoration. They typically contained a cobalt blue glass liner designed to hold the condiment safely while contrasting visually against the silver.

Authentic pieces display official British silver hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Inspecting the hinge construction, weight, and fit of the blue glass liner can also confirm originality.

These decorative tabletop items can be displayed on a dining sideboard alongside other silverware, used on a contemporary table setting for salt or specialty spices, or repurposed as small trinket holders on a dressing table.

Always remove the glass liner before cleaning to prevent moisture entrapment between the glass and metal structure. Clean the silver framework using a specialised silver polish applied with a soft cotton cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives that could wear down delicate piercing or hallmarks.
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