An excellent sterling silver mustard pot of circular form with a hinged lid by the highly regarded Benjamin Smith. The body and lid have pretty hand engraved decoration with flowers and scrolls and to the front there is a crest of a stag encircled by a snake. Original blue glass liner. Weight 153 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Height 8.5 cms. Diameter of base 7.5 cms. London 1849. Maker Benjamin Smith.
This fine silver mustard is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. The top and bottom have matching silver marks which are clear and easy to read. The engraving is still crisp. The blue glass liner is original. The bottom is just slightly not quite round.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.
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