Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Mugs 1819
REF: C8643 / LA491750
£1,995
€2,330
$2,509
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III Newcastle sterling silver mugs; an addition to our range of diverse Georgian Newcastle silverware.
These exceptional antique George III Newcastle sterling silver mugs have has a panelled octagonal form.
The surface of each Georgian silver mug is embellished panels of bright cut engraved stylised floral sprays, incorporating a vacant shaped cartouche to the anterior segment.
The plain panelled foot and upper rim of the body are encompassed with bands of applied moulded decoration.
The mug is fitted with an impressive scroll handle, enveloped with an impressive leaf design incorporating a scrolling thumbpiece.
The interior of each mug retains the original gilding.
Such desirable octagonal examples, crafted in a pair and in Newcastle silver, are rare to the market.
Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
measurements
Length from back of handle to rim 12.8cm/5.04'
Width of rim 7.4cm/2.91'
Width of base 8.8cm/3.46'
Height 11.4cm/4.49'
Weight:-
15.6 troy ounces/483.7g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Mugs 1819 (LA491750) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1819
declaration
condition
condition
This antique mug is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of each are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these Georgian sterling silver mugs.