Sterling Silver Glass Condiment Pot by Lee & Wigfull, Sheffield, 1880. Antiquarian Books

Sterling Silver Glass Condiment Pot by Lee & Wigfull, Sheffield, 1880. Antiquarian BooksAn unusually tall and substantial sterling silver topped cut glass condiment pot, hallmarked for Henry Wigfull, Sheffield, 1880 together with a duty stamp. The hallmarks are rubbed, particularly the maker's mark, but 'HW' is just visible using a jeweller's loupe. The pot has a cut out to the lid for a spoon and a lovely circular cut glass design which gives a bubble effect. The silver shows some tarnish in places, however the glass remains in an

A first edition

mounted in brass filigree surrounds with a jewel set to each long edge

Length of strap: 22cm

The cabinet has some wear to the wood in places with some slight cracking to the wood evident near the top left door hinge and the lower drawer is missing its lock

There are two small dings to the piece

Audley Street' (Mayfair)

The coffer has signs of wear commensurate with age

Circumference at widest point: 26cm

particularly the maker's mark

The box remains in a very good condition with only light scratches consistent with age

The lid of the box depicts Palais Du Trocadero

She adds: "The classicism of this era inspires my paintings