Lot 145
A George III small silver mug and a similar George IV example, each of slightly tapering...
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Lot 145
A George III small silver mug of tapered form & a similar George IV example. (2).
Lot 145
Lot Description
A George III small silver mug and a similar George IV example, each of slightly tapering circular form and decorated with reeded bands enclosing personal engravings, the first hallmarked London 1804, no visible maker's mark, the second hallmarked London 1820, possibly Joseph Biggs. Height of each 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm), total weight 11.77 ozt (366 grams). (2).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Both mugs with some quite heavy tarnishing throughout and surface marks from the tissue paper they were wrapped in. Would benefit from a clean and polish. Both displaying general surface wear, marks, scratches and nicks commensurate with their age and general use. The earlier mug with repairs along seam line to one side of the monogram and a small crack to rim. The other mug also with small repairs visible along seam line to one side of the handle, engraved 'Mary 1820' and there is a small area of surface damage to the interior in the same area. Hallmarks to both located below the rim, some rubbing but still clearly legible.
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