A cruet set is a table accessory comprising multiple glass bottles or jars held within a silver or plated metal frame. These sets typically held liquids and seasonings like oil, vinegar, and mustard for easy access during meals. Over the centuries, frames evolved from simple portable stands to elaborate revolving structures and novelty designs featuring cut glass and cranberry glass inserts.

How do I use a mustard pot?

A mustard pot sits on the dining table as an individual serving vessel for prepared table mustard, usually accompanied by a small matching spoon. The lid keeps the condiment fresh and protects it between uses. Many antique mustard pots contain removable blue glass liners designed to protect the sterling silver or silver plate from the corrosive nature of mustard.

Are glass liners original?

Original glass liners fit snugly within the pierced or solid walls of metal condiment servers and mustard pots. They are often made of cobalt blue or clear glass tailored specifically to the vessel's internal dimensions. Because glass breaks easily over centuries of use, replacement liners are common, making the presence of an undamaged original liner a notable feature for collectors.

What is a sweetmeat dish?

A sweetmeat dish or presentier is a specialised server created for presenting sugary confections, nuts, or preserved fruits after a meal. These pieces reflect the formal dining customs of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They appear in various forms, including tin-glazed earthenware and decorative silver-plated dishes designed to showcase small delicacies.

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These antique condiment server pieces bring traditional dining tables to life, offering everything from single mustard pots to elaborate multi-bottle cruet sets.