An antique utilitarian stoneware mustard pot, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The pot features a classic cylindrical body with a subtly incised line at the shoulder, rising to a short collar neck with a flat, unglazed rim. The exterior is finished in a smooth, light grey-to-buff Bristol glaze, displaying characteristic iron speckling, minor pitting, and a small hand-incised mark near the base.

Condition Report & Historical Details

• Subject / Sitter / Source: Utilitarian mustard pot
• Period: Late 19th to early 20th Century
• Origin: France
• Material / Technique: Bristol-glazed stoneware
• Markings: Hand-incised mark near the base, possibly a numeral '3' or monogram
• Colour & Surface: Light grey glaze with natural iron spotting; unglazed orange-buff rim and base
• Condition: Hairline crack to the unglazed base (likely a firing crack), minor glaze imperfections and speckling consistent with age; no major chips or restoration