George II Antique Silver Mug


Date: 1746

Maker: Richard Gurney

Country: England

Stock: 9970

Description

An excellent quality antique silver mug of baluster shape on a spreading foot. Nice chunky style. The plain features are typical of the period. Hand engraved to the front with decorative cipher.

Contains 550 ml.
Weight 329 grams, 10.5 troy ounces.
Height 12.3cm. Spread 12.5cm. Diameter 8cm (top), 9cm (base).
London 1746.
Maker Richard Gurney
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped underneath with a full set of English silver hallmarks.

Literature. The term "mug" is traditionally used for a single-handed, lidless drinking vessel. They are nearly all of either pint or half pint capacity. Antique silver mugs are very rarely found as early as tankards, the earliest seeming to date from about 1680

Biography

Richard Gurney

Condition

In good condition. Superb colour. One small mark inside where the bottom of handle has pushed in a bit. This mug has been water tested and does not leak.

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