Antique Victorian 5 Bottle Cruet Set, a popular 19th-century dining centerpiece designed to hold and serve various liquid and powdered condiments.

CharacteristicsThe Frame:

A rotating silver-plated or quadruple-plated metal stand featuring an ornate, pierced central carrying handle.

The Bottles:

Clear molded or cut-glass bottles with varying tops tailored to specific table condiments.Typical

Contents:

Vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and sugar,mustard or hot sauce

Composition:

This item is silver-plated rather than solid sterling silver. The base metal underneath the silver layer is typically a "hard white metal" alloy (such as nickel silver).