Hester Bateman Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Mug

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver lady's mug by Gabriel Sleath; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique early George II sterling silver mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of a human head couped at the shoulders, surmounted with a coronet. The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This Georgian silver mug is fitted with an impressive S scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'EMR'. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Gabriel Sleath. Such small Georgian tankards...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern soup ladle made by Hester Bateman; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern. The anterior surface of the handle is embellished with an undulating engraved border. This fine example of silver cutlery has a plain rounded bowl. The reverse of this antique silver ladle features a rounded heel to the bowl and the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'S'. Such examples crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman, in this high quality, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this ladle is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. A Hester Bateman silver ladle is both a functional serving piece and a collectible object of enduring value. Ideal for enhancing formal dining with elegance, it makes a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone occasions. Valued for its craftsmanship, provenance, and hallmarks, it also serves as a cherished heirloom. Condition This antique ladle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the handle are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian Old English silver flatware...

A classic Antique George III Sterling Silver Half Pint Mug with a traditional tapered cylindrical form. The Mug has a spread foot and a acanthus leaf topped scroll handle. There isa ...

Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver christening mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1894. Straight sides with gently curved base. Curvilinear frame with zigzag and wavy borders betw...