GEORGE I Britannia Standard Silver Mug by David Willaume I. London 1721.
GEORGE I Britannia Standard Silver Mug by David Willaume I. London 1721.
Very crisp GEORGE I Britannia Standard silver mug of extremely good weight.
Maker: David Willaume I. London 1721
CREST: SALT
This mug is extremely well executed and cannot be faulted.
The full set of hallmarks are struck beneath the lip on the right of the handle.
The family crest is very decoratively engraved.
This mug would make an excellent gift.
David Willaume I was one of the leading Huguenots in England at this time. He had the patronage of the wealthiest clients from the last part of William III to the end of George I's reign.
His work was renowned for rich design and impeccable execution.
Height: 3.75 inches (9.5cm)
Width at base: 3.6 inches (9.2cm)
Weight: 10 troy ounces (311 grams)
Volume: 14 fluid ounces (400ml)
1721
Sterling Silver
London
Mint
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