CHESTER. An exceptionally rare pair of early George III Drinking mugs made in chester in 1765 by richard richardson ii
CHESTER. An exceptionally rare pair of early George III Drinking mugs made in chester in 1765 by richard richardson ii
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The Mugs are modelled in a style which is seldom seen from Chester. Each stands on a spreading moulded foot, decorated with reeding. The main bodies are baluster in design, with a slightly everted rim and both have attractive plain scroll handles, with a plain cap on top. The front is engraved with a contemporary Crest of a stag's head pierced with an arrow. The Mugs are in quite excellent condition, have a very good colour and are clearly marked on the base, the five Chester marks arranged in a circle. These are of a particularly good gauge and weight, considering their size.
This design, and size, of mug is rare to find from Chester, especially a pair. Due to their rarity they are mentioned in "Chester Silver", 1727-1837, by Canon Maurice Ridgeway, Page 162, items 1 & 2.
Height: 3.1 inches, 7.75 cm.
Diameter of the foot: 2.1 inches, 5.25 cm.
Weight: 12oz.
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