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Pretty Victorian Pierced Silver Drum Mustard Pot Nathan & Hayes 1894
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Pretty Victorian Pierced Silver Drum Mustard Pot Nathan & Hayes 1894

19th century
For Sale by The Fancy Fox
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A gorgeous Victorian sterling silver mustard pot by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes with pierced decoration of circles and ellipses reserving stars and suns and two pierced borders running below the rim and above the foot creating a delicate rolling scrolled design. All over bright cut engraved floral detailing and embossed details to the pierced areas. Cast beaded rim and foot and similar cast decoration down the handle and over the thumb rest. The hinged cover has lovely bright cut engraved borders and is finished with a pagoda shaped knop. Fitted with the original blue glass liner. Hallmarked for London 1894.

It measures 7cm (2 3/4") high, 5.7cm (2 1/4") wide across the body and 8cm (3 1/8") including the handle. Total weight of the pot with liner 166g, silver weight 78g / 2.5 ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents or repairs. Very minor handling wear, some light rubbing to the hallmarks but the engraved decoration is all nice and crisp.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Victorian Silver Mustard Pot to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09592997
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Hallmarks on body and inside lid: official assay marks of the late 19th century.
Maker's punch for George Nathan & Ridley Hayes: firm active in the 1890s.
Bright-cut floral engraving and pierced frets: fashionable decorative style of the late Victorian era.
Gentle softening on the beaded border: normal handling and polishing over time.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227571
Dealers Internal Reference
RA1128
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Description
A gorgeous Victorian sterling silver mustard pot by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes with pierced decoration of circles and ellipses reserving stars and suns and two pierced borders running below the rim and above the foot creating a delicate rolling scrolled design. All over bright cut engraved floral detailing and embossed details to the pierced areas. Cast beaded rim and foot and similar cast decoration down the handle and over the thumb rest. The hinged cover has lovely bright cut engraved borders and is finished with a pagoda shaped knop. Fitted with the original blue glass liner. Hallmarked for London 1894.
fig 1. A Victorian silver drum mustard pot with pierced fretwork, bright-cut engraving, a hinged lid, and a cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 1. Pretty Victorian Pierced Silver Drum Mustard Pot Nathan & Hayes 1894

It measures 7cm (2 3/4") high, 5.7cm (2 1/4") wide across the body and 8cm (3 1/8") including the handle. Total weight of the pot with liner 166g, silver weight 78g / 2.5 ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents or repairs.

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Very minor handling wear, some light rubbing to the hallmarks but the engraved decoration is all nice and crisp.
The Fancy Fox
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Victorian Silver Mustard Pot to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09592997
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Hallmarks on body and inside lid: official assay marks of the late 19th century.
Maker's punch for George Nathan & Ridley Hayes: firm active in the 1890s.
Bright-cut floral engraving and pierced frets: fashionable decorative style of the late Victorian era.
Gentle softening on the beaded border: normal handling and polishing over time.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227571
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1128
The Fancy Fox
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Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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A Victorian silver drum mustard pot with pierced fretwork, bright-cut engraving, a hinged lid, and a cobalt blue glass liner.
Pretty Victorian Pierced Silver Drum Mustard Pot Nathan & Hayes 1894
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  • ObjectMustard Pots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cobalt Glass
  • ColourSilver, Blue
  • MotifsPierced latticework, Bright-cut engraving, Hinged lid, Scroll handle

This Victorian sterling silver drum mustard pot by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes showcases intricate pierced fretwork featuring circles, ellipses, stars, and suns alongside bright-cut engraved floral motifs. The cylindrical vessel incorporates a cobalt blue glass liner, a hinged cover topped with a pagoda-shaped knop, a cast scroll handle, and beaded mouldings around the rim and foot. Hallmarked for London 1894, the piece displays crisp engraved decoration and minor surface wear. Measuring 7 cm high, 5.7 cm wide across the body, and 8 cm including the handle, this functional item makes a sophisticated addition to a sideboard top in a traditional dining room or kitchen. It serves nicely for table service during meals or as a decorative accent piece within an English country house interior.

FAQs

Drum mustard pots originated in the 18th century and remained popular throughout the Victorian era for serving dry or prepared mustard at the dining table. The straight cylindrical form provided a stable shape that complemented elaborate table settings.

Victorian mustard pots were primarily crafted from sterling silver or silver plate and lined with coloured glass, often cobalt blue, to protect the metal casing from acid reaction caused by vinegar and mustard.

Authentic British Victorian silver features a series of stamped hallmarks including the lion passant for sterling quality, an assay office mark, a date letter, a makers mark, and often a monarchs duty mark.

An antique silver mustard pot can be styled on a dining sideboard, incorporated into a curated shelving display, or repurposed as a decorative trinket container in a dressing room.

The silver body should be gently polished using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, ensuring the glass liner is removed prior to cleaning to avoid trapping moisture between the materials.
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