Antique Silver George III Small Mug / Tankard made in 1775

£535

This exceptional antique George III sterling small silver mug has a plain baluster-shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot.

Date 1775
Made By Samuel Meriton
Location London
Stock Number W195x27
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W195x27
Date:
1775
Maker: Samuel Meriton
£535
Description

This exceptional antique George III sterling silver small mug has a plain baluster-shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot.

The surface of this antique silver mug is embellished with the engraved initials, J L.

This Child’s /Lady’s antique silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S scroll handle.

Such small Georgian tankards are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

Dimensions, height 7 cm, width 4.8 cm

Weight 2.8 troy oz.

Capacity, 125 ml.

 

 

 

 

Maker
Samuel Meriton

Samuel Meriton I, apprenticed to William Wheat in 1731. Free in 1738. First mark 10 May 1739, where he worked at Cary Lane. Second mark 7 July 1746, where he was working at “the acorn in Huggin Alley Wood Street.”

Marks are often found on sauce boats, brandy pans, pap boats and other small items of holloware.

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Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

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