A George III sterling silver mustard pot, London 1784 by Robert Hennell I

Of oval form with beaded rims, the flat hinged lid raised by a disc thumbpiece leading to a scroll handle. All over decorated with engraved diaper work, the lid with a vacant oval cartouche. With a removable blue glass liner. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to lid.

Length – 10 cm / 4 inches

Silver weight – 114 grams / 3.67 ozt