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Mustard Pot
English (London)
1791–92
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
8.1 x 10.5 x 5.4 cm (3 3/16 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Weight: 102 gm (3 oz 6 dwt)
Weight: 102 gm (3 oz 6 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée Lamb
Accession Number62.255
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe straight-sided oval body, formed from seamed sheet, has a reeded base and rim. The sides are pierced and engraved with a pattern of medallions and waves. The scrolled handle has an openwork scallop thumbpiece, and the oval domed lid has a square opening on the front of the edge to accomodate a spoon. The glass liner is lacking.
Marks
On underside, leopard's head crowned; sovereign's head; lion passant (repeated inside cover); date letter q; maker's mark PB over AB (Grimwade 2140)(repeated inside cover);
ProvenanceGift of Miss Aimee Lamb to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 14, 1962)