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Mustard Pot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800

GUSN

GUSN-45202

Description

Footed pewter mustard pot handle and domed, hinged lid. Lid has molded scallop ribbing, knop and and shell-shaped thumb lever. Scallop ribbing at the base of the pot above the foot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mustard pots
pewter (tin alloy)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Pot, Mustard

Inscription

"PL B" (inside maker's mark that includes the image of an angel)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 3 (HxW), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.463

Date

1800 (Circa)

Places

Germany

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