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Antique Silver Mug.
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Antique Silver Mug.

18th century
Sold 22 February 2025 · George James Antiques
This “Antique Silver Mug” found a buyer.

It was listed by George James Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Very early Geo.III silver mug; of plain baluster form on a circular collet foot. Nice leaf-capped handle which bears delightful original owner's initials.

London. 1760. William Moody.

Height 10cm

Weight 6 troy oz/186gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Mug to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA802387
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1960
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Description
Very early Geo.III silver mug; of plain baluster form on a circular collet foot. Nice leaf-capped handle which bears delightful original owner's initials.

London. 1760. William Moody.

Height 10cm

Weight 6 troy oz/186gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Mug to the Georgian era.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA802387
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1960
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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An isolated antique silver mug featuring a polished finish, curved handle, and a stepped foot rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An isolated antique silver mug featuring a polished finish, curved handle, and a stepped foot rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Mug.

Archive II An isolated antique silver mug featuring a polished finish, curved handle, and a stepped foot rim. View II
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Archive IV An isolated antique silver mug featuring a polished finish, curved handle, and a stepped foot rim. View IV
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Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 124
Items Sold 810
George James Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2007
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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An isolated antique silver mug featuring a polished finish, curved handle, and a stepped foot rim.
Antique Silver Mug.
Ref: SA802387
An isolated antique silver mug featuring a polished finish, curved handle, and a stepped foot rim.
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  • ObjectMugs and Tankards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrolled handle, Stepped foot, Flared rim
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

Antique silver mugs and tankards have been used for centuries as functional drinking vessels and status symbols, often commissioned to commemorate special occasions or crafted by silversmith guild members.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from sterling or coin silver, often utilising techniques such as raising from a flat sheet of metal, casting for handles, and hand-soldering components together.

Authentic pieces are identified by examining hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the maker, town of origin, metal purity, and date letter, alongside observing natural patina and construction wear.

In a contemporary setting, silver vessels function well as decorative objects on open shelving, as display pieces on a mantle, or repurposed as holders for small items like pens.

Preservation involves storing silver in tarnish-resistant cloths, minimising exposure to sulfur-containing materials, and cleaning periodically with non-abrasive silver polishes designed for antiques.
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