A George III sterling silver mustard pot, London 1772 by William Sudell (Grimwade 3311, reg. 19^th Match 1774)

Of circular drum form with beaded rims, the C scroll handle leading to a disc lid raised by an open loop finial, spoon aperture cut to front of lid. The body with pierced decoration of a shaped a repeating vignettes centred with quatrefoils. The front with a cartouche engraved with initials in mirror script. Fitted with a removable blue glass liner. Fully marked underneath, the lid unmarked, also with scratch weight 3=12

Length – 8 cm / 3.25 inches

Weight – 100 grams /3.21 ozt