Date & Origin
England, c1790. Period of George III
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 10.5cm Diameter: 10.4cm Foot diameter: 5.3cm.
Weight
245 grams
Technical Description
A late 18th century mustard pot. Silver cap and lid with slice and notch cut bristl blue glass body. Polished pontil.
Historical Relevance
In 1798, Wolfe Tone, a Protestant lawyer, led the Society of United Irishmen in a rebellion against British rule in Ireland. The SUI recruited supporters among Catholics and Presbyterians, but was beset by internal divisions. After failing to secure French assistance, the rebellion was ruthlessly crushed by British forces. It effectively ended with the capture of Tone in October of the same year. He was sentenced to hang, but took his own life first.
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