London 1748

[byronbay55]

Hi!

John Wirgman, London 1748?




Best,
Thomas

[byronbay55]

No, sorry, its "JM" or "WL", right?

[silvermakersmarks]

No, it's TM - Thomas Mason; this mark dated 23.9.1745.

Phil

[byronbay55]

Thanks agian Phil, I guess someone has to be the noob in here ;)

[oel]

Hi Thomas,

The repoussage of this George II mug has been added later, during the reign of Queen Victoria, the mug has been "Victorianized".

Best,

Peter.

[byronbay55]

Hi Thomas,

The repoussage of this George II mug has been added later, during the reign of Queen Victoria, the mug has been "Victorianized".

Best,

Peter.

Yup, I know, thx Peter.

Not on this item, but in others I've seen it looks like they added a layer of pre-chased/embossed sheet of silver...did they ever do that?? If I remember correct the inside is then still plane.

Best,
Thomas

[oel]

Hi Thomas,

Although I do not know it would not surprise me, “Victorians” were very inventive and creative.

Peter

[Tricky625]

Irrespective of its origins or later work it is lovely.