Etsy - ACSilverAntiques sterling Silver Lady's Mug
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Highest price was seen £1,755.00 on 29 Mar 2024
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Description
An exceptional, fine & impressive antique George III English sterling silver lady's mug by Henry Chawner; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection This exceptional antique George III sterling silver mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this antique silver mug is embellished with an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved coast of arms & crest depicting a demi-stag chained & collared. The upper & lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This ladys antique silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S scroll handle. The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription: 'The Gift of Mrs Hourman at the age of eighty eight to her Great Grandson Edwd John Fisher, Novr 3 1790'. This antique mug has a fine colour & patination. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner. Such small Georgian tankards are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; period tankards of this size would have been crafted for a lady. 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 ladys antique silver mug is a superior gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality & in exceptional presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mug are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim 9.1cm/3.6 Width 6.6cm/2.6 Height 8.2cm/3.2 Weight 7.3 troy ounces/228g Date: 1790 Origin: London, England Maker: Henry Chawner SKU: A9530 sterling Silver Lady's Mug - Antique Georgian | 1790
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