Description

An exceptional pair of early English sterling silver mugs with baluster shape on a spreading foot. Lovely chunky style and plain features typical of the period. Good gauge metal and very heavy weight. Excellent colour. To the front there is a large hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Each mug has the scratchweight engraved underneath. Each contains 330 ml. Total weight 715 grams, 22.9 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Diameter of top 7 cms. London 1728. Maker Edward Vincent.

These early English silver mugs are in very good condition. No damage or restoration. Excellent colour. Good weight. Each has a full and matching set of English silver marks underneath. The stamps are unusual being punched with the lion and date stamps to one side, the leopard mark to the other; the makers mark is stamped underneath. Both hand engraved armorials and cartouches have some wear. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

Maker: Edward Vincent

Edward Vincent, apprenticed to Robert Cooper 1699, free 1712. First mark was Britannia standard, 2nd mark, sterling, in circa 1720. Third mark 1739 as largeworker, Fetter Lane. Highly regarded and well known for excellent quality hollow-ware, coffee pots, cups and salvers. His masterpiece was the superb oblong salver of the Middle Temple.

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