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Object Timeline

1931

  • We acquired this object.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Stand for a Mustard Pot Stand

This is a stand. It was made by Charles Christofle. It is dated 1862–1935 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver plated, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 11.5 × 9.5 × 6.7 cm (4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 2 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of holder: [1] “C” and “C” on either side of a scale with four stars above, impressed (makers mark) [2] “CHRISTOFLE”, impressed (maker's mark) [3] “4” in a square, impressed (standard mark) [4] “814404” above a star, impressed (item number) On underside of lid: [1] “44”, impressed (standard mark)

Cite this object as

Stand for a Mustard Pot Stand; Made by Charles Christofle; silver plated, metal; H x W x D: 11.5 × 9.5 × 6.7 cm (4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 2 5/8 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-61-31

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