A Victorian electroplate commemorative cruet stand, late 19th century
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August 11, 02:26 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Victorian electroplate commemorative cruet stand, late 19th century
Commemorating the Manchester ship canal, the handle formed as an anchor, the mustard as a lighthouse, the salts as ships (one with spade spoon), and the pepper as a buoy, the ships and quay with the names of three men who were influential in the canal's construction (Daniel Adamson, Lord Egerton and William Bailey),
28cm., 11in. long
Another example of this inkstand can be seen in the Manchester Art Gallery (Object number 1954.906).
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