£1,200 - £1,900
A Victorian sterling silver tavern mug by Wolfe & Dobb, London, 1861. Baluster form with ornate double-scroll handle and thumbpiece.
The mug features a classic baluster-shaped body with a soft, polished finish, resting on a stepped circular spreading foot. It is fitted with an elegant, ornate double-scroll handle featuring a decorative leaf-motif thumbpiece. The hallmarks are struck clearly to the body near the rim, and the underside of the base.
Maker: William Wolfe & Frederick Dobb (W.W over F.D)
Origin: London, UK
Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
Period: Early Victorian (1861)
Dimensions: 11.5cm x 8.5cm x 11.5cm
Weight: 307g
Condition: Excellent antique condition; minor surface scratches consistent with 160+ years of age.
Auctioneer's Note: A very clean and well-proportioned example of mid-Victorian silver, notable for its substantial weight and the reputable London maker.
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