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Reference: S12
Period: George I
Year: 1722
Silversmith: Thomas Mason
Place: London
Price: $ 170.00
Weight: 366 grams
Dimensions: Height 11.2 cm, diameter 8.7 cm (at top)
Condition: Good - smooth, even body, no thinning or any sign of armorial removal, indicating this mug has never been engraved. New repair of small split to rim on foot. Old repair to bottom handle join- re-attached to mug, silver strengthening plaque.
Description: Plain half pint mug with a tapered body that has been raised and hammered by hand, with the hammer marks visible as you rotate the mug in the light (truly beautiful!). Smooth double scrolled handle with small thumb grip. Hallmarks are very clear, and original owners initials AW are scratch engraved on the base. Thomas Mason worked between 1716 and 1745 (Grimwade mark 2832, page 202 and 592). A very similar mug is depicted in The Price Guide to Antique Silver, Peter Waldron, item 593, pg 189. This mug would have been used for alcoholic beverages, probably beer.
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George I half pint mug
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Mug handle detail
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Mug hallmarks and owners initials
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Mug hallmarks and owners initials 2
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