Cruet set, "Early 19th Century"

Historical information

On Monday wash day at 23 Verdon Street, Williamstown a fire broke out from the wash room. On this hot and windy day the fire raged for two hours and 25 houses were destroyed

Significance

One of the few items to survive the 1909 'Great Fire' at 23 Verdon Street, Williamstown

Physical description

Pewter Condiment set missing two glass containers.Floral design around the rim and base. Warped from fire damage. Survived 'Great Fire' of Verdon Street, Williamstown 1909

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