George III Silver Mug


Date: 1800

Maker: Stephen Adams II

Country: England

Stock: 8990

Description

An antique sterling silver mug with plain style and bands of concentric lines around the body (coopered decoration). Uninscribed. Original gilt interior.

Weight 301 grams, 9.6 troy ounces.
Contains 500 ml.
Height 10.4cm. Spread 12.5cm. Diameter 8.5cm.
London 1800.
Maker Stephen Adams II.

Marks. Stamped with a full set of clear English hallmarks.

Biography

Stephen Adams II

Stephen Adams II, London silversmith. Son of Stephen Adams I, goldsmith, loriner and warden of the Goldsmiths Company. Apprenticed to his father in 1783, free 1784. In 1784 the Adams firm became Stephen Adams & Son. The father retired circa 1790 when Adams II entered his first mark as buckle-maker.

Condition

This attractive silver mug is in very good condition. Uninscribed.

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