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Sterling Silver Mustard Pot in the Form of a Thistle
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Sterling Silver Mustard Pot in the Form of a Thistle

1900 - 1920
Description

A very pretty sterling silver mustard pot in the form of a thistle with a hinged flat lid, embossed thistle shaped body, standing on three cast leaf style feet and a gilt interior. Very good original condition.

Maker: Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh

Date: 1912

Weight: 1.52 Troy Oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Thistle Mustard Pot to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225743
Dealers Internal Reference
MP-P74527
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Description
A very pretty sterling silver mustard pot in the form of a thistle with a hinged flat lid, embossed thistle shaped body, standing on three cast leaf style feet and a gilt interior. Very good original condition.

Maker: Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh

Date: 1912

Weight: 1.52 Troy Oz

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Thistle Mustard Pot to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225743
Dealers Internal Ref
MP-P74527
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I A sterling silver mustard pot styled in the shape of a Scottish thistle with a flat hinged lid and an inserted matching silver spoon.

Sterling Silver Mustard Pot in the Form of a Thistle

Archive II A sterling silver mustard pot styled in the shape of a Scottish thistle with a flat hinged lid and an inserted matching silver spoon. View II
Archive III A sterling silver mustard pot styled in the shape of a Scottish thistle with a flat hinged lid and an inserted matching silver spoon. View III
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Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
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A sterling silver mustard pot styled in the shape of a Scottish thistle with a flat hinged lid and an inserted matching silver spoon.
Sterling Silver Mustard Pot in the Form of a Thistle
Ref: SA1225743
A sterling silver mustard pot styled in the shape of a Scottish thistle with a flat hinged lid and an inserted matching silver spoon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMustard Pots
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleScottish Novelty
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsThistle calyx chasing, Striated bloom section, Leaf-form tripod feet, Notched hinged lid
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 3.8 cm (1 in)

This sterling silver mustard pot from 1910 takes the form of a Scottish thistle in the Scottish Novelty style, presenting a bright silver colour with polished and textured finishes. The piece incorporates a flat hinged lid with a notch to accommodate the inserted matching silver spoon, an embossed thistle-shaped body with a striated bloom section, thistle calyx chasing, and three cast leaf-form tripod feet. Hallmarks appear clearly stamped near the rim of the upper section. Measuring 5 cm high, 3.8 cm wide, and 3.8 cm deep, the pot fits neatly into practical domestic settings. Owners can place this novelty item on a sideboard top in a dining room, kitchen, or living space to serve condiments during meals or display it as a decorative tabletop accessory inspired by a Highland hunting lodge aesthetic.

FAQs

Novelty silver tableware gained popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, as silversmiths created functional dining items shaped like animals, botanical forms, and everyday objects. The Scottish thistle form reflected a broader nineteenth-century interest in regional flora and national symbolism.

Silver mustard pots were crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as hand-chasing, casting, and repousse to create detailed surface textures. They feature fitted hinged lids with cutouts to accommodate a small silver mustard spoon.

Authentic pieces carry official British assay hallmarks, including the makers mark, lion passant for sterling purity, city mark, and date letter. Genuine items display consistent historical wear, original solder seams, and matching hallmarks on both the body and spoon.

A silver condiment pot can be displayed on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or dining table centre alongside glass and modern tableware. It serves as a decorative accent during formal dining or as a sculptural display object.

Clean silver gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove tarnish without removing the natural patina. Because mustard residue contains acids that cause pitting, the interior should be washed promptly with mild soapy water after use and dried thoroughly.
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