A Victorian sterling silver mustard pot, London 1849 by George John Richards

Of octagonal form with moulded rims, the hinged lid with raised octagonal centre, raised by a plain disc thumbpiece. The body and lid with flat chased decoration of foliate C scrolls reserved with lattice work, a vacant cartouche to the front. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to lid.

Height – 6.6 cm / 2.7 inches

Weight – 103 grams / 3.31 ozt