Sterling Holloware: Mustard Pots

Old-fashioned sterling silver and glass double jam jars. Retailed by Cartier in New York, ca 1950. Two jars each with straight and tapering sides and raised diaper pattern. Sterling silver collars joined by mount with tapering swing handle. Domed covers opened by lowering handle. Cover top has applied and shaped cartouche (vacant). Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 15. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 6 3/4 x W 6 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. #BS194

Classic penguin sterling silver condiment set. Made by Alfred Dunhill in London. There are three waddling birds with striated feathers, stumpy wings, webbed feet, and beady glass eyes. Two are salt and pepper shakers with pierced and detachable heads. The third is a mustard pot with hinged shoulder. Spoon rests in pot with fish terminal gripped in downturned bill. It looks like someone has found a tasty snack. Fully marked with date letters 1962 (shakers) and 1966 (pot). Very good... Click for details

Sterling silver and glass jam jar. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1950. Jar is clear glass with horizontal lobing. Cover is silver and in form of apple half with stem. Cover hallmark includes no. 23. Nice condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight (silver only): 1.5 troy ounces. #BC470