A George III silver christening mug, possibly William Bennet...

Hammer

£120

A George III silver christening mug, possibly William Bennett, London 1813, of tapering cylindrical form with banded detail and shaped handle, gilt interior, 8.5cm high, weight 4.84ozt

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There are a couple of mid-sized dents to one side of the cup - these are in the areas of coopered detail and are not immediately obvious. The largest is approx. 2cm wide. There is moderate scratching and wear to the exterior commensurate with age and use. No major thinning, repair or splitting, There are a few mid-sized dents to the base (underside and rim) largest approximately 2cm wide. Moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no major thinning, splitting or repair. There is some denting/misshaping to the rim when viewed top down. Moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no major thinning, splitting or repair. Some loss to the gilt interior, moderate scratching and wear. Handle shows moderate scratching and wear, no no splitting, thinning or repair. Cup sits flat on a level surface.