Originating in France during the late 17th Century, the condiment set became a household item in Britain during the 19th Century. Usually consisting of a mustard pot, a pepper pot and a salt cellar, they became so popular during the Victorian and Edwardian periods that it was said that ‘no stylish table would be complete without one’. Early examples, novelty designs, and those made by famous silversmiths are all highly sought after, and bigger sets for large tables are also desirable.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1973 by Deakin & Francis, this handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is simple in shape, and has been decorated with a gilt bark effect around the bases. The mustard pot measures 2.25"(6cm) in diameter, the salt and pepper shakers measure 3"(7.5cm) tall, and the spoon measures 2.25"(6cm) long. The set together weighs 6.9 troy ounces, and is presented in a fitted box.
£395
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Roberts & Dore, this handsome, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is in the Art Deco taste, and is presented in its original box. Each mustard pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, each pepper pot measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, and each salt cellar measures 2"(5cm) tall. The set weighs 7 troy ounces.
£475
Hallmarked in London in 1929/30 by Richard Comyns, this simple, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a salt cellar, a pepper pot and a mustard pot, all with reed detailing and an engraved crest. The salt cellar measures 2.5"(6.5cm) in diameter, the pepper pot measures 4"(10cm) tall, and the mustard pot measures 3"(7.5cm) tall. The set together weighs 7.7 troy ounces.
£675
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a mustard pot and spoon, a salt shaker and a pepper shaker (engraved S & P and gold plated inside the salt shaker), all featuring wonderful engraved decoration, and presented in their original box. The mustard pot measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, and each pepper measures 2.25"(6cm) tall. The set together weighs 4.7 troy ounces.
£795
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1913 by Walker & Hall, this stylish, 5 piece, Antique, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is presented in its original box, and is in the Arts & Crafts taste. Each pepper pot measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, the mustard pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, and the salt cellar measures 2.25"(6cm) in diameter.
£875
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1969 by Derek Birch, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a sale shaker, a pepper shaker and a mustard pot, all xesagonal in shape, and with indent detailing. Both the salt and pepper shakers measure 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter, and the mustard pot measures 1.25"(3.5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) in diameter.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome Sterling Silver Condiment Set, feature typical gilt and flame pierced decoration to the bodies, and a blue glass liner to the open mustard. The salt pot and pepper pots measure 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter, and the mustard pot measures 1.25"(3cm) tall and 2"(5cm) in diameter. The whole set weighs 9.5 troy ounces.
£1,275
Hallmarked in London in 1999, this charming Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper set, are modelled to resemble pigs. The salt shaker measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, and the pepper measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, and the pair together weigh 20.5 troy ounces.
£2,275
Designed by Anthony Elson, and hallmarked in London in 1970 by Hennell, Frazer & Haws, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, features a removable central pepper shaker, glass lined mustard and salt containers, and condiment spoons with piecred letters to the handles. The condiment set measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The silver weighs 19.4 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by Meiling & Gartrell, this wonderful, and very charming, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is modelled to resemble Emperor Penguins. The taller penguin (the salt) measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, the pepper measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, and the mustard measures 3.75"(9.5cm) from beak to tail. The set together weighs 18.1 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Elkington & Co., this large and ornate, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper pots 2 salt cellars and a mustard pot with matching spoons. The sugar caster measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, each pepper measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, each salt measures 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and the mustard measures 4.75"(12cm) from handle to side. The silver without the glass liners weighs 55.7 troy ounces
£4,595