Lot 63
A late Victorian seven piece condiment set,
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian seven piece condiment set, comprising four open salts, mustard and two peppers, each piece with scrolling acanthus embossing, with four original spoons, hallmarked Birmingham 1900 with the makers mark W.D, with two further associated condiment spoons, in associated case.
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Purchasing information-
Each piece has general scratches, marks and tarnishing, there is a heavy build up and discolouration to the inside of the open salts, there are a few small pits and dints over the surface of the silver, the clear glass liners have a couple of very small nibbles only noticeable under close inspection, the frilled rim is a little bent out of its original shape in places, and again a couple of the feet are a little bent out of there original position. The cartouche are currently vacant. There is red tape around one of the inserts to the lid on the pepper, perhaps to make it a better fit?. The two associated spoons are stamped sterling along with further continental marks, one is in particularly poor condition. The hallmarks are a little rubbed in areas but legible. The case is probably not original as the mustard does not fit into the designated space, the case shows obvious signs of wear, being dirt and looking quite tired.