This exceptional antique George I Britannia* silver mug has a cylindrical form onto a circular spreading foot.
The surface of this antique George I silver mug is embellished with a contemporary engraved scrolling leaf bordered lozenge shaped cartouche displaying a coat of arms.
The upper rim of the body is encircled with a band of tooled decoration.
The mug is fitted with an impressive S scroll handle incorporating a plain scrolling thumbpiece ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'M.P'.
The underside of the mug bears the contemporary engraved initials 'I.P'; these engraved initials are of the period.
* Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).
Maker: Samuel Wastell
Date: 1714