A charming and well-preserved English sterling silver mustard jar, featuring a classic gadroon border, vibrant cobalt blue glass liner, and its original 3-inch sterling silver spoon. This piece is both decorative and functional, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of traditional English silverwork—likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Design & Features
Form: Round body with a fixed side handle and domed hinged lid
Decoration: Elegantly detailed gadroon border (a classic rope-like design) encircles both the base and lid, adding a sense of texture and refinement
Lid Mechanism: A small thumbpiece on the lid allows it to open smoothly on a hinge, revealing the fitted cobalt liner inside
Liner: Removable deep cobalt blue glass insert, designed to protect the silver from acidic contents like mustard or other condiments
Spoon: Includes the original sterling silver spoon, 3 inches long, with a rounded bowl perfectly sized for the jar’s opening.
Materials & Hallmarks
Jar, lid, and spoon are crafted from solid sterling silver (.925)
Fully hallmarked (typically on the base and/or lid, and on the spoon), including:
Maker’s mark
Assay office (e.g., London, Birmingham, or Sheffield)
Lion Passant (guaranteeing sterling standard)
Date letter, indicating the exact year of assay
A charming and well-preserved English sterling silver mustard jar, featuring a classic gadroon border, vibrant cobalt blue glass liner, and its original 3-inch sterling silver spoon. This piece is both decorative and functional, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of traditional English silverwork—likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Design & Features
Form: Round body with a fixed side handle and domed hinged lid
Decoration: Elegantly detailed gadroon border (a classic rope-like design) encircles both the base and lid, adding a sense of texture and refinement
Lid Mechanism: A small thumbpiece on the lid allows it to open smoothly on a hinge, revealing the fitted cobalt liner inside
Liner: Removable deep cobalt blue glass insert, designed to protect the silver from acidic contents like mustard or other condiments
Spoon: Includes the original sterling silver spoon, 3 inches long, with a rounded bowl perfectly sized for the jar’s opening.
Materials & Hallmarks
Jar, lid, and spoon are crafted from solid sterling silver (.925)
Fully hallmarked (typically on the base and/or lid, and on the spoon), including:
Maker’s mark
Assay office (e.g., London, Birmingham, or Sheffield)
Lion Passant (guaranteeing sterling standard)
Date letter, indicating the exact year of assay
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