Antique French Sterling Silver Mustard Pot with Cobalt Liner & Spoon, Edmond Tetard

About This Piece

A superb 19th century French sterling silver mustard pot with cobalt blue liner and sterling mustard spoon, by Edmond Tétard. The pot rests on four decorative feet; fine vertical columns alternate with bellflower and circular motifs; large cartouches on either side feature scroll and floral designs; the finial and handle offer acanthus leaf details. A masterwork of French silversmithing.

Tétard founded his firm in 1880 at 4 Rue Béranger, Paris, which became Tétard Frères — one of the most important French silver houses. Edmond Tétard was awarded a gold medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris for his designs and quality.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French sterling silver, .950. Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and maker’s punch EDT with a kettle (une huguenote) for Edmond Tétard, 4 Rue Béranger, Paris.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Paris, France
• Date: 19th century
• Maker: Edmond Tétard (Tétard Frères), 4 Rue Béranger, Paris
• Award: Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889
• Material: French sterling silver, .950, with cobalt blue glass liner
• Height: 5"
• Width handle to handle: 3⅞"
• Pot weight: 176 grams (5.6 troy ounces)
• Spoon length: 3⅞"
• Spoon weight: 15 grams
• Includes: Sterling mustard spoon (likely not original to the pot)
• Item ID: 120053

Condition

Very good. A small push to the top of the lid where the decorative handle rests when open. The cobalt blue liner has two small chips to the edge, filed smooth — not visible when the liner is inside the pot.

Shipping & Handling

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