Mug
Cann
English (London)
about 1740
Possibly by John Gamon (first mark entered 1727)
Object Place: Europe, England
Dimensions
Overall Height (with hand): 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Weight: 206.9 gm (6 oz 13 dwt)
Accession Number
42.218
Medium or Technique
Silver
Not On View
Collections
Classifications
The raised baluster mug has a slightly flared rim and rests on a cast, molded foot. The ear-shaped handle, cast in two vertical halves, has a scrolled terminus.
Inscription
ARMORIALS: engraved on front, an unidentified coat of arms (a lion rampant, impaling, three tuns) impaling those of Orleton, or possibly Athull, Brickman, or Crowner.
Markings
On underside, maker's mark partially obliterated, probably IG, (similar to Grimwade 1323).
Provenance
The Philip Leffingwell Spalding Collection, given in his memory by Katherine Ames Spalding and Philip Spalding, Oakes Ames Spalding, Hobart Ames Spalding. (Accession Date: April 16, 1942)
Credit Line
The Philip Leffingwell Spalding Collection—Given in his memory by Katharine Ames Spalding and Philip Spalding, Oakes Ames Spalding, and Hobart Ames Spalding