Mug
Dateca. 1831-1842
Maker
Walter Pearce (ca. 1805-ca. 1872)
MediumSilver
DimensionsHeight to top of handle: 3 3/8"; Width including handle: 4 1/8"; Diameter at foot: 2 1/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2021-205
DescriptionHeavy mug of seamed cylindrical form, widening towards the lip and reinforced with applied milled bands at either end. The lower one bears undulating foliage, including flowers of three types, and acts as a foot ring. That at the lip is narrower and is impressed with a grapevine. It's applied scrolling handle is also formed from a milled strip of silver, matching that at the foot but pressed with geometric matting and an off-center medial line.Mark(s)Marked "W. PEARCE/ VA/ NORFOLK" in relief within a matted football-shaped reserve on the bottom.
1740-1745
Jehu Williams (1788-1859) and John Victor (1793-1845) (Williams & Victor)
ca. 1835
ca. 1750
