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Birmingham 1900 Solid Silver Mustard Pot by Famed Makers Heath and Middleton.
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Birmingham 1900 Solid Silver Mustard Pot by Famed Makers Heath and Middleton.

1900 - 1920
Description

Birmingham 1900 English hallmarked solid silver oblong shaped mustard pot with protective cobalt blue liner by John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton of Hukin and Heath, very well known makers.

This classic pot has a raised petal design to the body, a leafy design to hinged lid centre, gadroon edge and reeded handle. It stands on four ball feet.

With a slight separation under the top edge, which can only be seen when turned upside down (happened during manufacturing process of seaming).

Size-3.5 inches long including handle, 2 1/8 inches wide by 2.25 inches high with finial.

Weight-65 grams silver only, 105 grams overall for shipping.

Very clear hallmarks on both pieces.

A very attractive mustard pot in very good condition overall.

Mustard spoons are available if desired.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot to the 1900s.

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SA139919
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6161
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Birmingham 1900 English hallmarked solid silver oblong shaped mustard pot with protective cobalt blue liner by John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton of Hukin and Heath, very well known makers.
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This classic pot has a raised petal design to the body, a leafy design to hinged lid centre, gadroon edge and reeded handle.
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It stands on four ball feet.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet.
fig 1. Birmingham 1900 Solid Silver Mustard Pot by Famed Makers Heath and Middleton.

With a slight separation under the top edge, which can only be seen when turned upside down (happened during manufacturing process of seaming).

Size-3.5 inches long including handle, 2 1/8 inches wide by 2.25 inches high with finial.

Weight-65 grams silver only, 105 grams overall for shipping.

Very clear hallmarks on both pieces.

A very attractive mustard pot in very good condition overall.

Mustard spoons are available if desired.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA139919
Dealers Internal Ref
6161
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Archive I An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet.

Birmingham 1900 Solid Silver Mustard Pot by Famed Makers Heath and Middleton.

Archive II An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet. View III
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Archive V An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet. View V
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An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet.
Birmingham 1900 solid silver mustard pot by famed makers Heath and Middleton.
Ref: SA139919
An antique sterling silver mustard pot featuring fluted lower body decoration, an angular side handle, a hinged dome lid with a twisted finial, and small spherical feet.
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Silver mustard pots became prominent dining accessories during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, designed to contain wet mustard mix at the dining table. Late Victorian and Edwardian examples often feature decorative fluting, secure hinged lids, and ergonomic handles reflecting contemporary silversmithing trends.

These vessels are predominantly raised or cast from sterling silver standard fineness. They typically feature hinged covers to prevent drying, thumbpieces for single-handed opening, and often included removable glass liners to protect the interior metal from acidic tarnishing.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces bear official assay office hallmarks stamped directly into the metal. These stamps include the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office symbol (such as the Birmingham anchor), a date letter code, and the makers initials.

Small antique silver hollowware functions well curated alongside modern ceramics on dining sideboards, open kitchen shelving, or accent trays. Polished silver accents add light reflection and historic texture to modern minimalist or classic dining spaces.

Clean silver using specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and soft microfibre cloths to remove oxidisation safely. Residues of condiment pastes should be rinsed away promptly with warm water and mild liquid soap, ensuring the piece is thoroughly dried before storage.
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