George III silver pint mug

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Wine & Bar Mugs & tankards

Maker

Elizabeth Morley

Reference

8211

Of the period, this is a very good example of a sterling silver mug in an ever-popular late-18th-century design. It is a classic George III period can-shaped silver mug and features engraved reeded bands around the body .With concentric ribbed decoration around the body and a gilded interior, it makes an excellent coming-of-age gift.

A silver mug is a lidless drinking vessel with a handle and English silver mugs were made in graduated sizes; the most common being the quart, pint, half pint and gill. Gallon and half gallon mugs like this example appear from time to time. girdles around the upper and lower sections and a reed pattern handle.

Dimensions:

Height 105 mm / 4 "

Width 130 mm / 5 "

Depth 82 mm / 3 ¹⁄₄"

Weight 265 g (8.52 troy ozs)

Year

1808

Place

London

Condition

Excellent