The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025

Lot 396

A DOCUMENTED PEWTER ALE PINT TULIP MUG

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

A DOCUMENTED PEWTER ALE PINT TULIP MUG

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, C.1750

triple hallmarks of Robert Sadler, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, (fl.1734-78) below a crowned X to left of handle, with ownership triad ‘M’ over ‘II’ , the body with mid raised band and ball terminal handle

20.75 fl oz., 12.5cm hgh

Provenance

The Carl Ricketts Collection of Pewter.

Formerly in the John Bank Collection.

Literature

Carl Ricketts, ‘Early English Pewter Drinking Mugs’, no #232.