George III Antique Silver Mug

Object Description

A large antique silver mug of baluster form having a shaped scroll handle with acanthus leaf mount. Classic plain style. To the front is a hand engraved monogram of 3 entwined initials in old fashioned script.

Contains 600 ml. More than 1 pint.
Weight 397 grams, 12.7 troy oz.
Height 13.8cm. Spread 13cm. Diameter 8.5cm (top).
London 1779.
Maker Edward Farnell.
Sterling silver.
18th century.

Marks. Stamped underneath with a full and clear set of English silver hallmarks.

Maker: Edward Fernell

Edward Fernell, London silversmith, apprenticed to William Grundy 1762, free 1769. 1st mark as plateworker in partnership with William Grundy 1779. 2nd mark alone 1780. Following this there was a spate of new marks – 3rd mark 1780, 4th 1780, 5th 1787, 6th 1787, 7th 1787, 8th 1787, 9th 1787.

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Object Literature

The term “mug” is traditionally used for a single-handed, lidless drinking vessel. They are nearly all of either pint or half pint capacity. Antique silver mugs are very rarely found as early as tankards, the earliest seeming to date from about 1680.

Object Condition

This useful drinking mug is in very good condition. Good colour. Moderate signs of wear commensurate with age.

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