Mustard Pots
Antique Silver Mustard Pots make a practical addition to the dining table. Mustard was originally used as a spice and applied in dry form. The earliest form of mustard pot, dating from the late 17th century, was the blind caster and the current form of mustard pot did not become common until the late 18th century. The pots usually have a glass liner to facilitate cleaning and often have a small matching silver spoon (with an oval shaped bowl). Novelty Mustards are a popular collecting field and can be found in many attractive forms, particularly animals.
Mustard Pots
Antique Silver Mustard Pots make a practical addition to the dining table. Mustard was originally used as a spice and applied in dry form. The earliest form of mustard pot, dating from the late 17th century, was the blind caster and the current form of mustard pot did not become common until the late 18th century. The pots usually have a glass liner to facilitate cleaning and often have a small matching silver spoon (with an oval shaped bowl). Novelty Mustards are a popular collecting field and can be found in many attractive forms, particularly animals.
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1784
Hester Bateman
8466 Antique Silver Mustard Pot by Hester Bateman
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A very elegant antique sterling silver mustard pot with the charming features this highly sought after Georgian lady silversmith is famous for. The body has pierced classical decoration, bead borders and pretty bright cut engraving. Blue glass liner. Weight of silver 100 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height (to top of finial) 9.5 cms. Spread across handle 9 cms. Base diameter 6.5 cms. London 1784. Maker Hester Bateman.
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Circa 1813
William Hall
7181 Georgian Silver Mustard Pot
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A handsome antique sterling silver mustard pot with hinged lid and carrying handle. Lovely chunky shape. Good plain style with gadroon border and ball feet. Original blue glass liner. Weight 152 grams, 4.8 troy ounces. London 1813. Maker probably William Hall.
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1832
Paul Storr
8926 Antique Silver Mustard Pot by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver mustard pot of solid proportions with typical Georgian half ribbed body and shell and gadroon borders. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. Heavy gauge silver. With a cast flower finial and leaf mounted paw feet. To the front is a hand engraved crest of a lion. Weight 357 grams, 11.4 cms. Height 8.7 cms. Spread 12 cms. London 1832. Maker Paul Storr.
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1849
Benjamin Smith
7613 Antique Silver Mustard Pot
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An excellent sterling silver mustard pot of circular form with a hinged lid by the highly regarded Benjamin Smith. The body and lid with a pretty hand engraved decoration with flowers and scrolls, the front with a crest of a stag encircled by a snake. Original blue glass liner. Weight 153 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Height 8.5cm. Diameter of base 7.5cm. London 1849. Maker Benjamin Smith.
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1849
George Fox
8046 Antique Silver Owl Mustard Pot by Charles & George Fox
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A fine and rare antique sterling silver novelty mustard pot in the form of an owl. With realistically chased plumage, a hinged cover and glass button eyes. Complete with the original mouse spoon. Weight 196grams, 6.3 troy ounces. Height 9 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. Length of spoon 6.5 cms. London 1849. Maker Charles Thomas & George Fox.
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1854
Charles Reily & George Storer
6581 Victorian Silver Mustard Pot
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A handsome antique sterling silver mustard with plain melon shape and decorative top and base. Very pleasing chunky shape. To the front there is an engraved animal crest. Original gilt interior. Weight 213 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 8 cms. Diameter of top 8 cms. London 1854. Maker Charles Reilly and George Storer.
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1863
Martin Hall and Co
7227 Victorian Silver Mustard Pot
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An antique sterling silver mustard pot of plain circular form with beaded borders and a decorative thumb piece. There is an engraved crest on the lid. Original blue glass liner. Weight 143 grams, 4.6 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms (excluding handle). Diameter 6.5 cms. Spread 9.25 cms. Sheffield 1863. Maker Martin Hall.
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1902
Charles Stuart Harris
6323 Antique Silver Mustard Pot
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Antique sterling silver mustard pot. Oval shape with pierced classical decoration and bright cut engraving. Blue glass liner. Gilt inside the lid. Weight of silver 96 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height (to top of finial) 7.25 cms. Base 7.5 x 4.5 cms. London 1902. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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1924
Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd
9434 Novelty Silver Mustard and Pepper Pots
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An attractive pair of sterling silver condiments modelled as Humpty Dumpty, the egg shaped character from the children’s nursery tale. Weight of silver 31 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 4.5cm. London 1924. Maker Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd.
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