SOLD – Rare George III Glass Dry Mustard Cruet and Lid

Description

Heading : Georgian dry mustard glass cruet jar
Date : c1800
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Lid : Original rib moulded lid
Body : Rib Moulded
Stem : Capstan
Foot : Square
Pontil : Lemon squeezer
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 3/8 inches tall and approx. 2 ½ inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent : Minute chip to rim as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 175 Grams

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