Description

A handsome antique silver mug of baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Good gauge silver. Uninscribed.

Contains 460, just under a pint.
Weight 343 grams, 11 troy ounces.
Height 11.5cm. Diameter 7.8cm (top), 8.2cm (base).
London 1727.
Maker John Edwards II.
Sterling silver.

This charming silver mug is in very good condition. With a full set of clear English silver hallmarks underneath. Good colour.

Maker: John Edwards II

John Edwards II, London silversmith, apprenticed to Thomas Pritchard of the Grocers Company in 1708 for 7 years. Freedom 1723. 2 marks, sterling and New Standard, entered as largeworker in 1723, in partnership with George Pitches. 3rd and 4th marks alone 1724. 5th mark 1739. 6th mark 1753, possibly of his son. Grimwade describes Edwards’ work as having remarkable quality of execution. His works include the large rococo inkstand of 1744 and an outstanding tureen with dolphin handles and crab finial of 1737 (formerly in the Hurst collection). (formerly in the Butlin collection) He is likely to be the Edwards entered in the Jewel House records as subordinate Goldsmith to King

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