Sterling Silver Mustard Pot - Antique William IV (1835)

This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver mustard pot has a been crafted in a variation of a compressed pumpkin-shaped form.

The convex lobed body of the mustard pot is plain and embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting out of a coronet a demi-horse rampant.

This antique mustard pot is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover encompassed with an applied moulded border to the rim, paralleling the shape of the body.

The cover is surmounted with a simplified bud style finial.

This exceptional example of antique silverware features a plain C shape silver handle.

This antique mustard pot opens to reveal the original gilded interior and original blue glass liner.

This exceptional mustard pot is supplied with an associate antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Fiddle pattern spoon.

The initials displayed within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Ellerby, Esterbrook and Eley II.

Such examples from this period were crafted in a multitude of forms, many bearing the resemblance of holloware - including teapots; such pumpkin formed examples are unusual.

Maker: Unknown

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

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the mustard pot and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.

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

Length from back of handle to rim 10.2cm/4.02"

Diameter 8cm/3.15"

Height 6cm/2.36"

Spoon length 9.6cm/3.78"

5.3 troy ounces/163.8g (excluding glass liner)