Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver five piece condiment set - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional 5 piece antique condiment set in sterling silver consists of two salts, two pepper pots and one mustard pot. The pieces of this fine silver condiment set have a plain circular rounded form onto a plain circular pedestal foot. The surface of each piece is embellished with applied panelling decoration, influencing the shaped border to the rim. The mustard pot is fitted with an angular C shaped handle and a hinged hallmarked plain domed cover. The pepper pots are fitted with push fit covers with pierced 'pepper' holes. The covers to each of the pepper pots and mustard pot are surmounted with a simplified sterling silver urn style finial. Each salt and mustard pot is fitted with the original removable blue glass liner. This antique George V condiment set is presented with three hallmarked Birmingham sterling silver spoons. These fine examples of antique silverware are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior and secures with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Beaver Ltd, Goldsmiths, 7&9 St Ann Street, Manchester'. Each piece of this exceptional set was assayed in Birmingham in 1919; the salts and peppers were made by M Beaver Ltd (Marcus Beaver) and the mustard pot and spoons were crafted by E S Barnsley & Co (Edward Souter Barnsley). Condition The pieces of this antique 5 piece antique condiment set are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The original presentation box is subtly warped as does not close securely. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece and the reverse of each spoon, in addition to part hallmarks to each cover are all very clear. Dimensions Mustard Pot Length from back of handle to rim 8.4cm/3.3" Diameter 6.4cm/2.5" Height 6.6cm/2.6" Salt Diameter 6.4cm/2.5" Height 4.9cm/1.9" Pepper Pot Diameter 3.7cm/1.5" Height 8.7cm/3.4" Total Weight 12.8 troy ounces/399g (excluding glass liners and including spoons) Maker: M Beaver Ltd (Marcus Beaver) Date: 1919 Origin: Birmingham, England. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.6 in (6.61 cm)Diameter: 3.3 in (8.39 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

1910-1919

Date of Manufacture:

1919

Condition:

See description.