Britannia Standard Silver Mustard Pot - Antique George V

This exceptional antique George V Britannia standard* silver mustard pot has a rounded octagonal panelled form to a pedestal spreading foot.

The incurved panelled surface of this silver mustard pot is plain and unembellished, with an applied border to the upper rim.

This fine Britannia silver mustard pot retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with a tiered circular urn style thumbpiece.

The pedestal foot of the mustard pot has a plain stepped form to a collet style rim.

This impressive example of antique silverware is supplied with an associated hallmarked sterling silver spoon crafted by William Eley I & William Fearn in 1816.

This exceptional mustard pot is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.

* Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).

This antique silver mustard pot is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver cruets.

Length from back of handle to rim 10cm/3.94"

Width 7.3cm/2.87"

Height 9.3cm/3.66"

Length of spoon 10.5cm/4.13"

9.9 troy ounces/306.4g