Mug

Date1780-1800

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 4 ¾"; Diam (base): 3 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-791

DescriptionMug, baluster-shaped body with incised molding at everted rim and broad incised mid-band at contraflexture; double-scroll handle of D-shaped section attached with struts below rim and to lower section of body; body supported on circular splayed base with molded face and edgeLabel TextThe repeated motif in the pseudo hallmarks resembles that used by Gerardin & Watson of London. This firm did not enclose such secondary marks within circles, and their floral device has fourteen petals, as compared with the eight petals in the device used on this mug.Inscription(s)NoneMark(s)No touch mark apparent. Pseudo hallmarks a rosette or star within a circle stamped three times on face of body to left of handle. Verification mark "W R" with royal crown above within a conforming reserve on face of body below pseudo hallmarks. Later verification marks "WIV" with royal crown above and "H-SH" below and "GII" with royal crown above, both on face of body. ProvenanceVendor: Dr. Percy E. Raymond, Lexington, Massachusetts.