A fine antique George III English sterling silver baluster shaped pint mug made in Newcastle; part of our Newcastle Silver collection

Description

This fine antique Georgian sterling silver pint mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a spreading circular foot.

The mug is plain and unembellished.

The S scroll handle displays the contemporary engraved initials ‘HES’ and is struck with the makers mark.

This fine provincial mug was made by the renowned Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I and John Robertson I

Condition

This antique pint mug is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside, and part hallmarks struck to the handle are very clear; the makers mark to the handle is rubbed but legible.

Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware

Dimensions

Height to rim 13.2cm/5.2"

Diameter of top 8.5cm/3.3"

Diameter of base 9.2cm/3.6”

Width from back of handle to rim 13cm/5.1"

Weight

9 troy ounces / 280 grams

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