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 London in 1971 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a salt and pepper shaker and a mustard pot, all featuring gilt textured decoration. The set together weighs 8.75 troy ounces.
The pepper shaker measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter. The salt shaker measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter. The mustard pot measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 2.25"(5.5cm) in diameter.
£895
Hallmarked in London in 1929 and 1930 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises 2 pepper pots, 2 salt cellars, and a mustard pot, all plain in design and featuring incuse corners and reed detailing. The set together weighs 20.7 troy ounces.
Each pepper pot measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) wide and deep. Each salt cellar measures 1.5 "(4cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide and deep. The mustard pot measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) from handle to side, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep.
£1,295
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
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises 4 mustard pots with mustard spoons, 4 pepper pots and 4 salt cellars with salt spoons, all in the art nouveau taste, and with blue glass liners to the mustard pots and salt cellars. The condiment set is presented in it's original box, and the silver weighs 31.57 troy ounces.
Each pepper pot measures 3.5"(8.5cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter. Each mustard pot measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(8.5cm) from handle to side, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep. Each salt cellar measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) in diameter. Each mustard spoon measures 3"(7.5cm) in length. Each salt spoon measures 2.75"(7cm) in length.
The box measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 16.25"(41.5cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep.
£2,475
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 1905 by Elkington & Co., this handsome pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Sets, are of horse riding interest, with the pepper and mustard containers modelled as riding boots, the salt cellar modelled as a jockeys cap with gilt interior, a hunting flask shaped cayenne pepper container, riding crop spoons, and a spur shaped handle. Each condiment set measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep, and together they weigh 27.15 troy ounces.
£4,375
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