+44 (0) 191 240 2645

Free delivery on all silverware and jewellery

[email protected]
Ladies Antique Silver Mug
Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug for Sale Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Hallmarks Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Ladies Antique Silver Mug Size

Sterling Silver Lady's Mug - Antique Georgian (1790)

£1,755.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver lady's mug by Henry Chawner; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection

SKU A9530

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 and crest depicting a demi-stag chained and collared.


The upper and 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 and 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.


Read a breif history of antique silver tankards


Date: 1790

This ladys antique silver mug is a superior gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and 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.


Length from back of handle to rim 9.1cm/3.6"

Width 6.6cm/2.6"

Height 8.2cm/3.2"


7.3 troy ounces/228g


May we also suggest…

More products by Henry Chawner…

Proud Members of

International Federation of Art and Antique Dealer Associations CINOA
LAPADA THE ASSOCIATION OF ART & ANTIQUES DEALERS
National Association of Jewellery UK's trade association NAJ