What is an antique table cruet used for?

A table cruet serves to organise and present condiments at the dining table. It holds bottles of oil, vinegar, and sauces alongside shakers for salt, pepper, and mustard. Historically, diners used these sets to adjust flavours during the meal itself. Today, they remain functional centerpieces for formal dining and period table settings.

How do I identify a Victorian cruet set?

Victorian cruet sets typically exhibit heavier silver plating, ornate embossed decoration, or Gothic and Rococo revival styles. Many feature intricate metal frames holding cut glass bottles. Maker marks and hallmarks stamped on the silver portions can confirm the exact decade and origin. Novelty forms such as carriages or farmyard animals also emerged strongly during this period.

Are the glass bottles original to the stand?

Original glass bottles fit snugly into the designated rings of the metal stand and match the design period. Replacements often differ slightly in glass tint, cutting pattern, or height. Inspect the bases and rims of the bottles for consistency in wear and glass quality. Complete original sets retain higher collectible standing.

How do I clean an antique silver plated cruet?

Clean silver plate gently using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for plated items. Avoid abrasive materials that can wear away the thin silver layer. Glass components can be washed separately in warm, soapy water. Ensure all parts are dried thoroughly before reassembling the cruet.

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An antique table cruet brings formal dining tradition to the table, holding essential seasonings in silver and glass frames.

Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Six Bottle Cruet Set

1900 - 1920

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Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Six Bottle Cruet Set

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set C1870

19th century

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set C1870

From Robert Bush Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Sampson Mordan Silver Salt and Pepper Modelled as Chicks Rd461360

From Country House Fine Art

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Cruet

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£785

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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A Quality Pair of Silver Salt & Pepper Casters

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1940 - 1960

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Elizabeth II Silver Set of Owl Salt, Pepper and Mustard, London 1967

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£1,795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Vintage George VI Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1947)

From AC Silver

£1,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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Hallmarked English Silver Cruet Set. Maker Wilmot Manufacturing Co. Birmingham. 1926

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£435

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Cruet Set

From London City Antiques

£685

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Novelty Hunting/equestrian Silver Plate Cruet Set

From Prometheus Antiques

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian silversmiths occasionally transformed everyday condiment sets into farmyard menageries, creating cruets shaped like chicks, owls, and entire carriages.

1920 - 1940

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Antique George V Art Deco Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1931)

From AC Silver

£1,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique English Silver Plated Cruet Set C.1880

From Puckerings

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Quality Antique Silver Plated Six Bottle Cruet Set

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Silver Plated Six Bottle Cruet Set

From London City Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

19th century

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£475

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Silver Plated Bottle Holder, with Central Shield

1900 - 1920

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Silver Plated Bottle Holder, with Central Shield

From Hatchwell Antiques

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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George III Period Ebonised Cruet Stand with Silver Mounted Glass Bottles

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£565

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Table Cruet

Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Six Bottle Cruet Set

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 'Carriage' Cruet Set C1870

Pair of Sampson Mordan Silver Salt and Pepper Modelled as Chicks Rd461360

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Cruet

A Quality Pair of Silver Salt & Pepper Casters

Elizabeth II Silver Set of Owl Salt, Pepper and Mustard, London 1967

Vintage George VI Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1947)

Hallmarked English Silver Cruet Set. Maker Wilmot Manufacturing Co. Birmingham. 1926

Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Cruet Set

Novelty Hunting/equestrian Silver Plate Cruet Set

Antique George V Art Deco Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1931)

Antique English Silver Plated Cruet Set C.1880

Quality Antique Silver Plated Six Bottle Cruet Set

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

Silver Plated Bottle Holder, with Central Shield

George III Period Ebonised Cruet Stand with Silver Mounted Glass Bottles

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