What is a pierced silver mustard pot?

A pierced silver mustard pot is a small tabletop vessel created to hold mustard, featuring openwork patterns cut into the silver body. Inside the pierced metal frame sits a coloured glass liner, usually in cobalt blue or ruby red, which holds the condiment securely.

How do I date a silver mustard pot?

Dating relies upon the hallmarks stamped into the silver, which record the assay office, the maker's mark, and a specific date letter. Stylistic details such as Victorian scrollwork or Edwardian Georgian revival forms also offer strong clues to the period of manufacture.

Are these pots missing their spoons?

Many mustard pots survive without their original matching mustard spoons because small silver items were easily separated or lost over generations. Replacements can be found, though collectors prefer pieces that retain their original spoon.

How do I clean pierced silver?

Cleaning requires a soft brush and gentle silver polish to remove tarnish from the intricate pierced gaps without scratching the surface. Removing the glass liner beforehand prevents moisture and cleaning agents from becoming trapped between the glass and the silver.

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Pierced silver mustard pots bring intricate metalwork and bright coloured glass liners to the dining table, combining practical tableware with fine Victorian and Edwardian craftsmanship.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1844)

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1844)

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Antique George V Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden (1924)

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