Georgian Dry Mustard Cruet c1810

Description

Heading : Georgian condiment bottle for mustard
Period : George III – c.1810
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Baluster shaped with ribmoulding. There is a hollow conical stopper also moulded with a faceted finial
Foot : Lemon squeezer 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 15.5 cm height. 4.8 cm diameter bowl. 6.2 cm diagonal of foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:   175 grams 

Mustard was grown in England from the 15th century onwards . This is an almost identical form to dry mustard cruets produced by both Meissen and Worcester porcelain with pierced domed lids. “Durham” or powdered mustard was brought to the Georgian dining table in a cruet. It may also have been served as a paste made by adding beer to shavings from a Tewkesbury mustard ball. Novelty antique glass that may be used and enjoyed today