A very unusual George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1791 by John Beldon.
A very unusual George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1791 by John Beldon.
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The Mustard Pot has an unusual broad rectangular form, with incuse corners. The sides are engraved with an upper and lower frieze of ovals and flower heads on a scratch engraved ground. The centre of each side is also decorated with a vacant circular cartouche, surrounded by stylised drapery mantling. The stylised pagoda top, terminates in a stylised urn finial. The reeded scroll handle is attached to the cover with an unusual cast tri-furcated thumb piece. This example is in excellent condition and has a star cut blue glass liner. The base displays a full set of crisp hallmarks and the cover with a sterling mark. A very rare design.
Length: 4.1 inches, 10.25cm.
Width: 1.9 inches, 4.75 cm.
Height: 3.25 inches, 8.13 cm.
Weight: 4oz.
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