Description :
This antique porcelain mustard pot features a unique combination of elegance and functionality. With hand-painted gold floral detailing and striking gilded branch-style handles, it evokes late 19th to early 20th-century European porcelain artistry. The lid is topped with a sculptural finial shaped like a twig or branch, and includes a slot for a serving spoon. The piece shows signs of aging in its patina and glaze, but remains structurally intact and visually distinct—perfect for collectors of Victorian or early Art Nouveau tableware.
Era:
Circa early 1900s – Late Victorian to Edwardian Period
Style:
Art Nouveau-influenced Victorian
Technique:
Hand-painted gilding over glazed porcelain
Tools Used:
Porcelain slip molds, fine detail brushes, gold luster application tools
History:
Used for mustard or other condiments in formal dining settings, popular in Europe during the late 19th century.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown (no visible markings on base; decorative style suggests German or Austrian origin)
Measurements:
6" H x 4" W
Suggested Weight:
1–1.5 lbs
Item Number : P12647
Category : Housewares
Brand : UK