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Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I English Britannia silver lady's mug by John East; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George I Britannia silver* mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and unembellished. The upper portion of the mug is encircled with bands of tooled decoration, below the plain applied moulded border to the rim. This lady's silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S scroll handle. The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary pin struck initials 'RC'. This antique mug has a fine colour and patination**. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned early Georgian London silversmith John East. Such small Georgian mugs, in this high quality and condition, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; period mugs of this size would have been crafted for a lady. A silver lady's mug is a timeless and meaningful gift, ideal for a 25th (silver) anniversary, retirement, personal milestone or as a refined addition to an antique collection. * Britannia standard silver was introduced by the British government in 1697 to denote an alloy of silver containing 95.84% silver, with the balance usually copper. Since the hallmarking changes of 1999 Britannia silver has been denoted by the hallmark 958. ** Patination or Patina is a subtle colouration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look. Condition This antique Georgian silver mug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. Full Britannia standard hallmarks struck to the surface of the mug are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Britannia silver ladies mug. Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7' Width 7.8cm/3.07' Height 8.4cm/3.31' Weight 5.1 troy ounces/159.2g Maker: John East Date: 1723 Origin: London, England SKU: C9235
  • Creator:
    John East (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.31 in (8.41 cm)Width: 3.07 in (7.8 cm)Depth: 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
  • Style:
    George I (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1723
  • Condition:
    Please see description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C92351stDibs: LU1200244937362

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