Novelty mustard pots in silver. Various times but 19th and 20th century. All of these having been made in London, England.

Novelty mustard pot in silver modeled as Mr. Punch sitting cross-legged with pipe and goblet, his crown shaped hat forming the hinged cover which is fitted with the original feather handled spoon. Gilt metal liner. 1870. Victorian. Made in London. England by Robert Hennell. Maker’s marks: stamped registration lozenge to the underside. Image © Copyright Toovey’s 2017-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.tooveys.com/lots/459384/a-rare-victorian-silver-novelty-mr-punch-mustard-pot

Silver mustard pot modeled as a Georgian domed lidded beer tankard with s stepped, reeded foot and rim, double scrolled handle and pierced detail thumb. Has the original blue glass liner. 1933. Made in London, England. Richard Comyns of William Comyns and Sons, maker. Maker’s marks: Hallmarked for London, 1933. Image © Antiques Atlas, 2021 and the Fancy Fox. Fair use license. via https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/1930s_novelty_silver_beer_tankard_mustard_pot_/as788a564

Sterling silver penguin figural novelty mustard pot with glass eyes, a gold wash vermeil interior, and an accompanying fish handled spoon. 1961. Made in London, England by William Comyns and Sons. Image © 1986-2021 Invaluable, LLC and Merrill’s Auctioneers and Appraisers. Fair use license. via https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/wm-comyns-sterling-figural-penguin-mustard-pot-61-c-af74604b51#

Animals to make your dinner table resemble a sterling silver zoo. Novelty silver made by James Barclay Hennell who was a son of Robert Hennell who started the London firm Robert Hennell & Sons. Robert Hennell & Sons was in existence before 1851. It was sold in 1887. Two claret jugs and a smoker’s companion for when the gentlemen light their cigars.

Claret jug modeled as a bear with removeable head. 1876. English. Silver. Image © http://www.karaffensammler.at. Fair use license. via http://www.karaffensammler.at/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=5970

Claret jug formed as a kneeling performing elephant with a hinged head forming the cover. Originally it would have had tusks. 1881. English. Silver. Image © Metropress Ltd, (t/a Auction Technology Group) 2020. Fair use license. via https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/print-edition/2020/january/2425/feature/performing-elephant-silver-novelty-sells-well-above-predictions/

Toad-form smoker’s conpanion modeled as an elegant toad carrying a cane and top hat. 1885. Victorian. Silver. Maker’s marks on base and head. Image © 2020 Sothebys. Fair use license. via https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2016/collections-silver-vertu-ceramics-russian-works-of-art-n09491/lot.180.html

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