A Cased Victorian Silver Condiment-Set The Salt-Cellars and Salt-Spoons by William Edwards, London, 1872, The Mustard-Pot by James Charles Edington, London, 1867, The Mustard-Spoon by George Adams, London, 1876

each piece decorated in the Renaissance-style, with foliage on a matted ground, comprising six salt-cellars, each on three winged putto-cast feet; six salt-spoons; a mustard-pot with frosted glass liner and a mustard-spoon, in fitted domed gilt-tooled leather case with two hinged covers and brass clasp the case 25cm wide, weight of silver 19oz 13dwt, 611gr (qty) Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire

The salt-cellars each marked underneath. The spoons each marked on back of bowl and the mustard-pot fully marked underneath and further part marked inside cover. There is some wear to the marks especially those on some spoons but in general each is legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The frosted glass liner in the mustard-pot is somewhat ill-fitting. There is some pitting inside the salts and some scuffs and marks to the case. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.