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Fine Quality William IV Silver Mug
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for sale €345     $375
£295
Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques

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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Fine Quality William IV Silver Mug

19th century
Description

A fine quality William IV solid silver mug with embossed floral decoration and gilt lined interior, hallmarked London 1832. The heavy quality mug slightly bellied at the base, stood on a scalloped edge foot and with flared rim to the top. The sides of the mug embossed with floral decoration and engraved detail; blank cartouches to both sides. Scroll design handle set to the side with acanthus leaf design thumb plate to the top. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Edward Barton along with clear hallmarks. Weighing 4 troy oz and presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this William IV Silver Mug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241454
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44314
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Description
A fine quality William IV solid silver mug with embossed floral decoration and gilt lined interior, hallmarked London 1832.
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The heavy quality mug slightly bellied at the base, stood on a scalloped edge foot and with flared rim to the top.
Sturmans Antiques

The sides of the mug embossed with floral decoration and engraved detail; blank cartouches to both sides. Scroll design handle set to the side with acanthus leaf design thumb plate to the top. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Edward Barton along with clear hallmarks. Weighing 4 troy oz and presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this William IV Silver Mug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241454
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44314
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior.
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Archive I A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior.

Fine Quality William IV Silver Mug

Archive II A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View II
Archive III A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View III
Archive IV A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View IV
Archive V A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View V
Archive VI A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View VI
Archive VII A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View VII
Archive VIII A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior. View VIII
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 186
Items Sold 10,932
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A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior.
Fine Quality William IV Silver Mug
Ref: SA1241454
A William IV sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased floral cartouches, a scroll handle, a fluted foot, and a gilded interior.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMugs & Tankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased rococo cartouche, Acanthus scroll handle, Gilt interior lining, Fluted stepped base
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

A solid sterling silver mug stands ready for display, shaped with a bellied body, a flared rim, and a fluted stepped base with a scalloped edge. The polished exterior shows intricate hand-chased floral motifs alongside blank cartouches, matched by a gilt interior lining and an acanthus scroll handle set to the side. Visible details include embossed decoration and clear hallmarks near the upper rim. Measuring 9 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top or a decorative shelf in a living room or dining room. The heavy solid silver construction provides a durable accent for interior styling while adding traditional silverware to a table setting.

FAQs

William IV silver, produced between 1830 and 1837, bridges the classical proportions of the Regency period and the elaborate ornamentation of early Victorian silver. Pieces from this era frequently feature heavy, hand-chased floral motifs, rococo scrollwork, bold cartouches, and acanthus leaf handles.

Silver mugs from the 19th century were raised from sheets of sterling silver by hand hammering, with handles cast separately and soldered into place. Intricate surface patterns were created through chasing and repousse techniques, and interior gilding was often applied to prevent corrosion from liquid contents.

Authentic British silver from this period bears a set of official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, including the monarch duty mark depicting the profile of King William IV. Look for the lion passant indicating sterling purity, a date letter, an assay town mark, and a unique makers mark.

An antique silver mug can be displayed as a standalone decorative accent on a sideboard, placed within a glazed display cabinet, or repurposed as a desk pencil holder. Grouping silver vessels of varying heights on a polished tray creates a structured, reflective vignette.

Clean sterling silver using a soft cloth and a gentle silver polish formulated specifically for historic metalwork. Avoid abrasive cleaners that strip delicate chased details, and store pieces in low-humidity environments inside tarnish-resistant cloth bags to minimise oxidisation.
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