A cruet also known as a caster, is a small container to hold condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper. Its shape and adornments will depend on the specific condiment for which it is designed. For example a cruet for liquids may have a jug-like shape, while a cruet for a spice may be cylindrical with a lid and perhaps a small spoon for serving.

Cruets were made in silver, silver plate, ceramic and glass, and sometimes a combination of two materials, usually as a glass body with a silver or silver plated top.

The earliest cruets, from the more...

Crown Devon was a British pottery manufacturer that was founded in the late 19th century in the town of Devonport, England. The company, originally known as "Fieldings," was established in 1878, and it produced a wide range of ceramic items, including tableware, vases, and figurines. In the early 20th century, the company changed its name to "Crown Devon" to reflect its growing reputation for producing high-quality, hand-painted porcelain.

Throughout the early 20th century, Crown Devon established a reputation for producing high-quality, hand-painted porcelain with intricate designs. The company's porcelain was known for its delicate and more...

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Crown Devon preserve pot, painted with geometric pattern (lid…

Geometric Crown Devon Preserve Pot

Crown Devon preserve pot, painted with geometric pattern (lid with restoration), 11 cm high

A Crown Devon tea service, includes four cake plates, five cups…

Crown Devon Tea Set with 18 Pieces, Some Damage

A Crown Devon tea service, includes four cake plates, five cups & saucers, cake platter, sandwich platter, butter plate, sugar bowl, marked to base Crown Devon, England, 3057, crazing & a hairline crack to cup

Eleven piece Crown Devon coffee set comprising coffee pot, 4…

Crown Devon 11-Piece Coffee Set with Pot, Cups, and Sugar Bowl

Eleven piece Crown Devon coffee set comprising coffee pot, 4 cups & saucers, jug & sugar bowl

An Art Deco Crown Devon, afternoon tea set, comprising a large…

Art Deco Crown Devon Tea Set

An Art Deco Crown Devon, afternoon tea set, comprising a large circular platter, a coffee pot, sugar pot, milk jug, a set of six coffee cups and saucers and six circular dessert bowls, the platter 38.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Christies on…