Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

This is an exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has been realistically modelled in the form of an owl/owlet. This impressive antique silver owl mustard pot is embellished with decoration reproducing the details of the bird's plumage and anatomical features; the fine feature of this mustard pot is the additional flourish of the bird's three-dimensional supercilium. This fine mustard pot is fitted with a hinged cover/head, further ornamented with the original bead eyes. The cover opens to reveal an original hallmarked silver gilded liner and interior. The original antique cast silver spoon has a plain rounded form and mouse decorated terminal. The protruding beak to the cover comprises a functional thumbpiece and allows the handle terminal to sit securely to one side. Maker: Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown) Origin: London, England