Antiek Engelse Britannia Metal Mosterdpotje. James Dixon's and Sons. VERKOCHT

Het Britannia Metal mosterdpotje met handvat, scharnierende deksel en duimrust. Op de bodem gemerkt:
        James Dixon & Sons
           Sheffield 564 L
Met het trompet en banier merk

Engeland, Victoriaans
Circa 1880

Hoogte:     8 cm.
Diam.        6,5 cm.
Gewicht: 159 gram.

J. DIXON & SONS 
James Dixon & Sons founded 1806 in Sheffield, was one of the major British manufacturers in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. They were well known as manufacturers of Pewterware, Electroplated Britannia metal see Silverware and Electroplated nickel silver. It was located first at Silver Street (1806), Cornish Place (1822) Sheffield.
Britannia Metal is is a specific type of Pewter Alloy, favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. The composition by weight is typically about 92% Tin 6% Antimony and 2% Copper.