George III Sterling Silver Mug

Baluster form with allover floral and foliate hand-chased decoration in the Rococo taste, cast and applied C-scroll handle with acanthus thumbguard, applied stepped foot, the underside with 1777 (London) date letter and partially rubbed sponsor's mark.

4 in.

5.85 troy ozs.

Private deceased estate collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Inset patch to cartouche at front of mug, slight separation where handle meets body at bottom.

$200 - 400