English Openwork Mustard Pot Glass Liner Mappin Webb Sterling 1927

English sterling silver mustard pot, having openwork body, featuring scroll patterns, hinged lid and glass liner. The base and top edge are decorated with applied gadroon & shell rims. The elegant thin handle accented with openwork scroll elements. On the lid, there is a figural shell-shaped thumb stud and beautiful cutout for the mustard ladle. Made by Mappin & Webb, London 1927. This spectacular pot is 2 1/4" in diameter, 2 5/8" tall, 4" long from edge to handle and weighs (without the liner) 138.2 grams or 4.46 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.