Lot 235
  • 235

A novelty Victorian silver 'Mr Punch' mustard pot, Robert Hennell & Sons, 1868

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 10cm., 4in. high
realistically cast cross-legged with pipe and wine cup, hinged at the crown, PODR for 22 February 1868

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 1 June 2000, lot 54

Literature

John Culme, The Colman Collection of Silver Mustard Pots, London, 1979, p.92

Condition

Hallmarks and Victorian registration marks clear to underside. Very good gauge. The hinge is broken and replaced with wire, probably missing original liner. Otherwise light surface wear.
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