Newcastle Sterling Silver Pint Mug by John Langlands I & John Robertson I - George III

Description

This fine antique George III sterling silver pint mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form.

The surface of the mug is plain and unembellished.

The rim and circular spreading foot of this impressive mug are encircled with bands of tooled decoration.

The mug is fitted with an impressive S scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece; the handle is struck with the maker’s mark as to be expected.

The handle is embellished to the upper portion with the contemporary engraved initials 'HIP' incorporating a central quatrefoil motif.

This pint mug, crafted by the renowned Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I & John Robertson I, is an excellent example of its type.