Antique Figural English Silver Plate Condiment Set, Dog with Basket

  Antique Figural English Silver Plate Condiment Set, Dog with Basket An antique Victorian Era silver plate condiment holder in the form of a dog holding a basket. A well modeled piece is a unique way to serve any condiment of your choice bet it salt, dry mustard, or cayenne pepper.Its realistic design in the form of a retriever or hunting dog adds a luxurious, artistic touch to dinner tables. I have only seen a few of these condiment sets over the years. Others did have a carrier that went over the do’s back that had two other condiment dishes. These were added by screwing off the handle on the top. Recently a top designer re-created a similar pair to use as salt cellars for a popular on-line decorating website. This one is an antique and not new. The piece bears a diamond shaped Registry mark that England used from 1842 until 1883. Symbols are worn and difficult to read. I will place this as a late Victorian. Measurements; 5 ½” long X 2 ½” wide, 5 ¼” high Condition Report; Very good,