Victorian 1878 Silver Mustard Pot & 1890 Spoon, Sterling Footed Condiment Holder

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot with Cobalt Glass Liner and Spoon, Birmingham 1878 & 1890

An antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot with original cobalt blue glass liner, hallmarked Birmingham 1878, together with a matching sterling silver mustard spoon hallmarked Birmingham 1890. This footed silver condiment pot has an elegant Victorian form, decorative detailing and strong tableware appeal, making it a collectable piece for lovers of antique English silver and Victorian dining accessories.

The mustard pot features a fitted cobalt glass liner, adding a rich contrast against the sterling silver frame. The silver body is raised on small feet and has a classic late 19th-century appearance. The hallmark is partially worn, and the maker may possibly be Deakin & Francis Ltd of Birmingham, though this attribution is not confirmed.

The accompanying sterling silver spoon completes the set and allows the piece to display well as a traditional Victorian condiment service. Together, the pot and spoon offer a charming example of antique silver tableware from the late Victorian period.

Details:

• Item: Antique sterling silver mustard pot with spoon
• Origin: Birmingham, England
• Date / Period: Mustard pot 1878; spoon 1890, Victorian period
• Possible Maker: Possibly Deakin & Francis Ltd, Birmingham; maker’s mark partially worn
• Material: Sterling silver and cobalt glass
• Silver Purity: Sterling silver, hallmarked
• Glass Liner: Cobalt blue glass liner
• Mustard Pot Dimensions: 8 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 5 cm high
• Mustard Pot Silver Weight: 56.5 grams
• Spoon Dimensions: 6.5 cm long x 1.5 cm wide
• Spoon Silver Weight: 3.6 grams
• Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and one broken ornament

Condition:

Good antique condition overall, with surface wear, patina and signs of age consistent with use. One decorative ornament is broken, as shown in the photographs. The maker’s mark on the mustard pot is partially worn, so the possible Deakin & Francis attribution should be treated as unconfirmed. The cobalt glass liner presents well and adds strong visual appeal. The spoon is in very good antique condition.

Victorian sterling silver mustard pots were an important part of formal dining and condiment service in the 19th century. The combination of hallmarked English silver, cobalt glass and a matching sterling silver spoon gives this set strong collector interest, particularly for buyers seeking antique silver condiments, Victorian tableware and Birmingham silver pieces.

This antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot and spoon set would suit collectors of English silver, Victorian silver tableware, antique condiment pots, cobalt glass liners and hallmarked sterling silver dining accessories.

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