Sterling Silver Ladies Mug - Antique Georgian 1790

This exceptional antique George III sterling silver mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this antique silver mug is embellished with an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved coast of arms and crest depicting a demi-stag chained and collared. The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This ladys antique silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S scroll handle. The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription: 'The Gift of Mrs Hourman at the age of eighty eight to her Great Grandson Edwd John Fisher, Novr 3 1790'. This antique mug has a fine colour and patination*. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner. Such small Georgian tankards are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; period tankards of this size would have been crafted for a lady. * Patination or Patina is a subtle colouration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look. Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim 9.1cm/3.6" Width 6.6cm/2.6" Height 8.2cm/3.2" Weight 7.3 troy ounces/228g Maker: Henry Chawner Date: 1790 Origin: London, England Sku: A9530