Featured Silver mustard pot ?

Hi all,recently got this little cutie and was hoping I could get some where and when advice. Im pretty sure "silver" was a mark used in Asian cultures,but feel free to correct me! Its 1 1/2 inches high,2 wide . Any input is forever appreciated.

 

That is a little cutie! It's got both the "modern" appeal, plus a simplicity that would fit right at home on a country table. Good for you to find it in SILVER!

Would such a small cutie be used for chili pepper sauce in a Thai restaurant at an intimate table for two? Or would it be for salt?

 

Its a mystery ! I just assumed mustard,but I guess it could be any spice.

 

With the opening for a spoon, I'd vote for mustard first, but I suppose it could be something else.

SILVER is often seen on objects from India.

 

It’s a cool little thing. I would have also thought mustard.

 

Very cute, Johnny. If it was meant for mustard or something else containing acid, it would need a glass liner. Maybe a one person sugar pot? Or a toy sugar pot for a posh doll?

Also on older silver from Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and former British colonies in Asia (including India). Maybe other former British colonies as well.

 

Could it be for salt?

 

Unlikely because silver and salt react badly.

 

Sweet little piece, Johnny. As already said, 'SILVER' is found on pieces from different countries, but that simple sans-serif stamp strikes me as post WWII Japanese, often found with an additional 'JAPAN' and/or a fineness, the nicely-done construction typical. Most likely a mustard pot, may or may not have had a glass liner - if earlier, would have been part of a condiment set with an open salt and pepperette, but was more likely salt & pepper shakers in mid 20th century. Only had a few minutes to poke around, but did find this silverplate Japanese set of modernist design (yours more traditional, but somewhat similar lid and foot), just to show a set - might find better comparison if I find time to investigate further.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195126597585?ViewItem=&item=195126597585





Just to share, my early 20th century Chinese Export mustard pot with porcelain liner, similar in scale to yours - just recently found an appropriate slender-stemmed Chinese spoon (stamped 'SILVER') for it:






~Cheryl

 

Great info Cheryl ! Thank you ! I like yours better than mine.