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Mustard and pepper pot
John Hardman Powell, 1870–1871
Made by John Hardman & Co. Mustard is engraved with 'As mustard biteth ye tonge so sin ye conscience' and pepper with 'As spice without flavore so goode deede without intente'
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Title of artwork, date
Mustard and pepper pot, 1870–1871
Date supported
1999
Medium and material
Silver
Grant
3000
Total cost
12000
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