Mustard Pot
1858-1859 (made)
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This mustard pot is an example of mid-Victorian eclecticism. The swelling form and the embossed floral motifs are derived from the Baroque style of the mid 17th century, while the abstract and organic finial is reminiscent of the rococo style of the 1730s and 1740s.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver gilt, separate frosted glass liner, cast then embossed, hinged lid, cast handle and finial |
| Brief description | Mustard pot, silver-gilt with glass liner, London hallmarks for 1858-59, mark of Charles Thomas Fox and George Fox. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Punched on the body of the pot, beside the handle, L to R:
maker's mark, initials CT over GF in a circular punch, for Charles Thomas and George Fok; lion passant, the sterling silver mark; leopard's head uncrowned, for the London assay office; date letter a gothic 'C' in a shield-shaped punch for 1858-59; duty mark
The lid apparently unmarked. |
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| Credit line | Given by E. R. Payne Esq. |
| Summary | This mustard pot is an example of mid-Victorian eclecticism. The swelling form and the embossed floral motifs are derived from the Baroque style of the mid 17th century, while the abstract and organic finial is reminiscent of the rococo style of the 1730s and 1740s. |
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| Accession number | 280&A-1864 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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