Garrard & Co. Ltd Vintage English Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver mustard pot in the form of a barrel; an addition to our silver condiments collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver mustard pot has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel. The body of the mustard pot is embellished with bands of tooled decoration outlining the features of the bilge hoops and quarter hoops. This impressive vintage sterling silver mustard pot retains the original plain hallmarked hinged cover, surmounted by a plain lobed thumbpiece. This impressive example of vintage silverware is fitted with a scrolling handle. The underside of the mustard pot bears the retailer's mark 'Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street. London.W.1.' beneath the full hallmarks. The mustard pot retains the original removable blue glass liner. This vintage mustard pot is supplied with an associated fully hallmarked English sterling silver mustard spoon. Condition This vintage mustard pot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The item has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside and part hallmarks to the cover are all very clear. The full hallmarks to the reverse of the mustard spoon are also very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim 8.2 cm / 3.2" Height to rim 6.3 cm / 2.5" Height to thumbpiece 8 cm / 3.1" Diameter of top 5.3 cm / 2.1" Weight 4.6 troy ounce/142g (excluding glass liner) Maker: Garrard & Co Ltd Origin: London, England Date: 1965 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage silverware.

Creator:
Garrard & Co. Ltd. (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.1 in (7.88 cm)Diameter: 2.1 in (5.34 cm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1965
Condition:
Please see main description.
Seller Location:
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A34131stDibs: LU1200214229792

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Garrard & Co. Ltd.

The first official Crown Jeweler for the British royal family, Garrard & Co. Limited has crafted iconic and historically celebrated rings, watches, necklaces and other jewelry for centuries.

Master silversmith George Wickes founded Garrard in 1735 and quickly gained a regal platform with patronage from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The company underwent a range of name changes and shifts in leadership over the years, with Robert Garrard becoming a partner in 1792. He assumed sole control of the firm a decade later and eventually passed the company down to his sons — James, Sebastian and Robert Garrard II — where it would remain in the Garrard family until 1946 with the death of Robert’s great-grandson.

Garrard Co. Ltd registered its current name in 1909 and, despite a temporary merger and relocation with Asprey, the firm still operates out of its original location on Albermarle St. in London. It was acquired by American private equity firm Yucaipa Companies in 2006.

Garrard created silver, tableware and decorative objects for the royal family as well as the Crown Jewels for a range of coronations beginning with King Edward VII’s in 1902. The esteemed luxury house created Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown, which featured colorless stones and was suitable to be worn while she mourned the passing of her last husband, Prince Albert. Later, for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Garrard provided a pair of gold armlets. The company’s 1893 Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara adorns Queen Elizabeth II on British banknotes.

Among Garrard’s best known works is undoubtedly Princess Diana’s engagement ring — a 12-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold. Unlike most royal engagement rings, the one Princess Diana chose wasn’t a one-of-a-kind piece commissioned from the Crown Jeweler, but rather a catalog offering for anyone who could swing the $60,000 price tag. As a result, this was a matter of controversy within the royal family. It is now Kate Middleton’s ring.

Garrard is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Today, its all-female design team — led by creative director Sara Prentice — continues to merge ageless techniques with modern technology to uphold the firm’s legacy in the creation of precious handcrafted engagement rings, brooches and other adornments.

While Garrard and the royal family parted ways in 2007, the house still produces pieces that captivate new generations of jewelry wearers all over the world, just as it has for hundreds of years.

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