A fine George III Mustard Pot made in London 1781 by Robert Hennell.
A fine George III Mustard Pot made in London 1781 by Robert Hennell.
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The Mustard Pot is modelled in the Drum form, with a spreading reeded base and beaded rim. The sides are pierced with horizontal vitruvian scroll bands and Neo Classical urns in ovals. The sides are, in addition, engraved with floral garlands, prick dot bands and roundels. The hinged cover is engraved with a family Crest and an outer border of prick dot designs. This fine example has a scroll handle and fan shaped pierced thumb piece. The Mustard Pot has a blue glass liner and is in excellent condition, with a full set of marks on the base and a sterling mark on the underside of the cover.
Height, to the top of the thumb piece: 2.9 inches, 7.25 cm.
Base Diameter: 2.5 inches, 6.25 cm.
Weight: 4oz.
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