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Lovely Georgian Silver 1/2 Pint Baluster Beer / Christening Mug Emes & Barnard
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Lovely Georgian Silver 1/2 Pint Baluster Beer / Christening Mug Emes & Barnard

18th century
Sold 2 December 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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Description

A very attractive George III silver mug of baluster form with engraved reeded band around the neck and set on a stepped and reeded collet foot. A very striking decorative handle, beautifully curved with a squared off top cast with an ornate stylised acanthus leaf moulding. Reeding down the back and a smaller acanthus leaf type moulding towards the lower terminal.

Hallmarked for London 1817, makers Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard.

It measures 9.5cm (3 3/4") high, 11cm (4 1/4") rim to handle and 7.5cm (3") across the body. It weighs 181g/5.8ozt. It has a capacity of just over 1/2 a pint (300ml).

Condition is excellent with no damage, dents or repairs. Handling wear is very minor, slight rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks from polishing but no scratches or dings. There is currently an engraved dedication to the front which could be polished out if desired.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Georgian Silver Christening Mug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1168953
Dealers Internal Reference
RA1046
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Description
A very attractive George III silver mug of baluster form with engraved reeded band around the neck and set on a stepped and reeded collet foot.
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A very striking decorative handle, beautifully curved with a squared off top cast with an ornate stylised acanthus leaf moulding.
The Fancy Fox

Reeding down the back and a smaller acanthus leaf type moulding towards the lower terminal.

fig 1. A polished silver baluster mug with a shaped handle and stepped foot rim against a neutral background.
fig 1. Lovely Georgian Silver 1/2 Pint Baluster Beer / Christening Mug Emes & Barnard

Hallmarked for London 1817, makers Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard.

It measures 9.5cm (3 3/4") high, 11cm (4 1/4") rim to handle and 7.5cm (3") across the body. It weighs 181g/5.8ozt. It has a capacity of just over 1/2 a pint (300ml).

fig 2. A polished silver baluster mug with a shaped handle and stepped foot rim against a neutral background.
fig 2. Lovely Georgian Silver 1/2 Pint Baluster Beer / Christening Mug Emes & Barnard

Condition is excellent with no damage, dents or repairs. Handling wear is very minor, slight rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks from polishing but no scratches or dings. There is currently an engraved dedication to the front which could be polished out if desired.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Georgian Silver Christening Mug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168953
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1046
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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A polished silver baluster mug with a shaped handle and stepped foot rim against a neutral background.
Lovely Georgian Silver 1/2 Pint Baluster Beer / Christening Mug Emes & Barnard
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A polished silver baluster mug with a shaped handle and stepped foot rim against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMugs & Tankards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBaluster body, C-scroll handle, Stepped foot rim, Reeded neck
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Georgian silver christening mugs gained popularity during the 18th and early 19th centuries as traditional gifts for newborns and christenings, often serving as both a functional drinking vessel and a store of family wealth.

These pieces are typically fashioned from sterling silver using traditional hand-raising, spinning, or casting methods, often featuring applied foot rims, hollow handles, and hand-engraved details.

Authentic items are identified by hallmark stamps on the metal, which typically include the makers mark, town mark, standard mark indicating sterling quality, and a date letter corresponding to the active period of the silversmith.

Such items can be displayed on a bookshelf, sideboard, or mantelpiece as a metallic accent, or repurposed functionally to hold small desktop items like fountain pens.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft cloth, occasional cleaning with specialised non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish, and storage in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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