Item Report
George II Period Sterling Silver Baluster Mug
By: Unknown (possibly marked, but no visible hallmarks in image)
Style: George II Period English Silver
Origin: England
Materials: Sterling silver
Age: Circa 1740–1760
Condition: Very Good (age-appropriate surface tarnish and minor dings, no visible repairs)
Value: $700–$1,200 (auction estimate, if authentic and sterling)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in the provided image; English silver would typically carry hallmarks on the body or base.
Date: 2025-06-10 18:24:13.175824
Description:
This is a George II period English sterling silver baluster mug, displaying the classic bulbous shape typical of the mid-18th century. The mug features a pronounced S-scroll handle with a thumb rest and decorative foliage detail. Its surface exhibits age-appropriate tarnish and light dents, suggestive of genuine period use and patina. The mug has a molded foot and triple-reeded banding below the rim, conforming to the formality and elegance of English silversmithing of the 1740–1760 period.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A desirable example of mid-18th-century English silver; shows age-appropriate wear and tarnish, but retains its original profile and decorative handle. Value depends on confirmation of silver fineness and presence of hallmarks, which are not visible in this image.
Individual Images:
- No additional images supplied. Cannot assess hallmarks
- base
- or interior for further confirmation of authenticity or condition.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation included.
Condition:
Very Good (age-appropriate surface tarnish and minor dings, no visible repairs)
Identification Score: 90%
High confidence; the handle profile, body form, and construction techniques are consistent with documented George II period silver mugs, though hallmarks are not visible to confirm maker and date.
Authenticity Score: 80%
Solid likelihood of authenticity based on the form, wear, and patina, but a precise score is capped by the absence of visible hallmarks or assay marks, which are standard on English silver of this period.
Image Memory Note
George II period silver baluster mug; notable for its S-scroll handle and bulbous body. Absence of visible hallmarks is significant for confirmation. Age-related tarnish present.
Keywords
George II, English silver, sterling silver mug, 18th century, England, antique silver, baluster mug
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