Stock No. 3008	Victorian parcel gilt mug in case
	Extremely attractive Victorian parcel gilt half pint mug in fitted case. London 1878 by William Hunter. The straight-sided mug is slightly tapered at the lip. There is a plain band of silver gilt round the rim and base of the mug and the plain D-shaped handle is also silver gilt. There is a plain silver gilt diamond shaped cartouche on the side of the mug opposite the handle with no engraving and this is echoed by a similar cartouche at the point where the two ends of the handle are joined to the mug. The remainder of the mug's body is flat chased and parcel gilt with a very decorative design of anemone flowers, buds and leaves on a matted ground. The inside of the mug is silver gilt. The very crisp hallmarks are stamped on the base of the mug and the base is also engraved with "T.J.PARIS/SILVERSMITH/LIVERPOOL". The original fitted case is in extremely good condition, which is probably partly why the mug is in such excellent condition.
	Maker :- William Hunter & Son

Condition :-Virtually pristine condition with extremely good hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1878
Size :-	3.4 inches (8.6 cm) high 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) diameter at base
Weight :- 4.95 ozt (154 g)
The condition of this mug is so good that it would make an excellent present for a christening or for any other occasion. Also, since the inside is silver gilt, the mug would make a delightful container for flowers.

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