Hester Bateman. A very fine George III Drinking Mug made in London in 1786 by Hester Bateman.
Hester Bateman. A very fine George III Drinking Mug made in London in 1786 by Hester Bateman.
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The Mug stands on a stepped, spreading, circular foot which is decorated with reeding. The main body has an attractive baluster design, which rises to an everted rim. The scroll handle is decorated with leaf capping, is also engraved with contemporary initials and displays oval mouldings where it is attached to the main body. The Mug is in quite excellent condition and displays a full set of hallmarks in the foot. Mugs are rare items to find from Hester Bateman's workshops and near identical examples are shown in "Hester Bateman" by David Shure, Plate XXI
Height: 5 inches, 12.5 cm.
Base Diameter: 3.5 inches, 8.75 cm.
Weight: 12oz.
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