The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025

Lot 406

A DOCUMENTED PINT 'DROOPY' BODY MUG

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £189

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Description

A DOCUMENTED PINT 'DROOPY' BODY MUG

BRISTOL, C.1740

mark of Richard Going II, Bristol, (fl. 1715-54) inside the base, crowned ‘G’ verification mark to right of handle, ownership initials ‘DD’ to right of handle, the plain body with a tongued thumbrest handle and hooded ball terminal

19.85 fl oz. 11.5cm high

Provenance

The Carl Ricketts Collection of Pewter.

Literature

Carl Ricketts, ‘Early English Pewter Drinking Mugs’, no #170.