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Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)
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Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

18th century
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Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I English Britannia silver lady's mug by John East; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.

This exceptional antique George I Britannia silver* mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form.

The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and unembellished.

The upper portion of the mug is encircled with bands of tooled decoration, below the plain applied moulded border to the rim.

This lady's silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S scroll handle.

The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary pin struck initials 'RC'.

This antique mug has a fine colour and patination**.

This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned early Georgian London silversmith John East.

Such small Georgian mugs, in this high quality and condition, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; period mugs of this size would have been crafted for a lady.

A silver lady's mug is a timeless and meaningful gift, ideal for a 25th (silver) anniversary, retirement, personal milestone or as a refined addition to an antique collection.

* Britannia standard silver was introduced by the British government in 1697 to denote an alloy of silver containing 95.84% silver, with the balance usually copper. Since the hallmarking changes of 1999 Britannia silver has been denoted by the hallmark 958.

** 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.

Condition

This antique Georgian silver mug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full Britannia standard hallmarks struck to the surface of the mug are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Britannia silver ladies mug.

Dimensions

Length from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7'

Width 7.8cm/3.07'

Height 8.4cm/3.31'

Weight

5.1 troy ounces/159.2g

Maker: John East

Date: 1723

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.4cm (3.31")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
9.4cm (3.70")
Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Georgian Britannia Silver Mug to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141078
Dealers Internal Reference
C9235
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I English Britannia silver lady's mug by John East; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.

This exceptional antique George I Britannia silver* mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form.

fig 1. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and unembellished.

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The upper portion of the mug is encircled with bands of tooled decoration, below the plain applied moulded border to the rim.
AC Silver

This lady's silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S scroll handle.

fig 2. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary pin struck initials 'RC'.

This antique mug has a fine colour and patination**.

This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned early Georgian London silversmith John East.

fig 3. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

Such small Georgian mugs, in this high quality and condition, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; period mugs of this size would have been crafted for a lady.

A silver lady's mug is a timeless and meaningful gift, ideal for a 25th (silver) anniversary, retirement, personal milestone or as a refined addition to an antique collection.

fig 4. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 4. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

Britannia standard silver was introduced by the British government in 1697 to denote an alloy of silver containing 95.84% silver, with the balance usually copper. Since the hallmarking changes of 1999 Britannia silver has been denoted by the hallmark 958.

fig 5. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 5. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

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.

fig 6. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 6. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

Condition

This antique Georgian silver mug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full Britannia standard hallmarks struck to the surface of the mug are very clear.

fig 7. An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
fig 7. Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Britannia silver ladies mug.

Dimensions

Length from back of handle to rim 9.4cm/3.7'

Width 7.8cm/3.07'

Height 8.4cm/3.31'

Weight

5.1 troy ounces/159.2g

Maker: John East

Date: 1723

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Height
8.4cm (3.31")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
9.4cm (3.70")
Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated this Georgian Britannia Silver Mug to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141078
Dealers Internal Ref
C9235
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Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

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An 18th-century silver mug featuring a tapered cylindrical body, a moulded base, a curved handle, and prominent hallmarks near the rim.
Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)
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Britannia standard silver was introduced in England in 1697, requiring a higher purity of 95.8% silver compared to standard sterlings 92.5%. The standard was compulsory until 1720, after which silversmiths could choose between sterling and Britannia standards, making Georgian Britannia silver notable for its high metal purity.

18th-century silver mugs were crafted by raising sheet silver by hand using hammers and stakes to form a tapered or baluster cylinder. Handles were cast separately and soldered to the body, while the base was reinforced with moulded rimming for stability.

Authentic Georgian silver features a set of official assay marks stamped near the rim or base. For Britannia standard pieces, look for the figure of Britannia, a lions head erased, a makers mark, and a specific date letter denoting the year of manufacture.

An antique silver mug works as a decorative accent on a sideboard, within a glass cabinet, or repurposing it on an office desk as a luxury pen holder. Grouping silver vessels together creates visual interest through contrasting patinas and historical forms.

Clean silver using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish to avoid removing historical surface patina. Hand wash with mild soapy water, dry thoroughly with a microfibre cloth, and store away from high humidity to prevent accelerated oxidation.
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