{"product_id":"1839-victorian-sterling-silver-mug-with-gilt-interior-charles-reily-george-storer-london-rural-figural-decoration","title":"1839 Victorian Sterling Silver Mug with Gilt Interior | Charles Reily \u0026 George Storer, London | Rural Figural Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet moment of country life, captured in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in London in 1839 by Charles Reily \u0026amp; George Storer, this early Victorian sterling silver mug combines prominent figural relief with a finely detailed rural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seated figure rests beside a cottage, holding a slender pole. Rooflines, windows, tree trunks and foliage unfold around the body, creating a continuous scene to explore as the mug is turned. The rounded contours of the figure contrast with the finer textures of the surrounding woodland, clothing and grassy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweeping scroll handle is decorated with flowing leaves and curled terminals. An applied border of shells and foliate scrolls surrounds the base, lending Rococo Revival character to the pastoral scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm interior gilding contrasts with the silver exterior. A complete set of London hallmarks is struck to the underside, recording the silver standard, assay office, date and maker. The base also bears the stamped number “684”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10cm high and weighing 200g, this small mug has a pleasing substance and richly detailed surface. Displayed on a desk, dining table or cabinet shelf, it invites close appreciation of a rural scene preserved in silver for almost two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: Charles Reily \u0026amp; George Storer\u003cbr\u003e• Date: 1839, London assay year 1839–1840\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: London, England\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Sterling silver, 92.5% silver, with a gilt interior\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmarks: “CR\/GS” maker’s mark, lion passant, London leopard’s head, Gothic “D” date letter and Queen Victoria duty mark\u003cbr\u003e• Form: Small handled silver mug\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: Rural figure, cottage and woodland scene in relief, foliate scroll handle and shell-and-scroll base border\u003cbr\u003e• Construction: Separately made decorative base border, soldered to the body\u003cbr\u003e• Additional marks: Stamped number “684” to the underside\u003cbr\u003e• Height: Approximately 10cm\u003cbr\u003e• Rim diameter: Approximately 7.5cm\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: Approximately 200g\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Antique condition with surface scratches and wear consistent with age. Wear is visible to the figure’s face and raised details, with signs of use to the interior gilding. Please refer to the photographs for details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【📦 Worldwide shipping from London, UK】\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHECH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67841801552061,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1405\/7422\/files\/20261019202207_4461_1.png?v=1792438244","url":"https:\/\/shech.com\/products\/1839-victorian-sterling-silver-mug-with-gilt-interior-charles-reily-george-storer-london-rural-figural-decoration","provider":"SHECH ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}