A Victorian novelty silver mustard pot,

A Victorian novelty silver mustard pot,
by Thomas and Frederick Francis, London 1855,
modelled as a grotesque mask with a beard, animal ears and two animal hind legs, with a scroll tail and textured fur decoration, hinged cover, later blue glass liner, height 7.8cm, approx. weight 5.8oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Bonhams, London, 29 November 2002, lot 152.