Thomas Hammersley Mug American Colonial Silver 1760

American Colonial Silver Cann or Mug made by Thomas Hammersley of New York City, c.1760 – 1770. This wonderfully substantial example of the Colonial silversmith’s art has a double "C" scroll handle with an acanthus leaf thumb piece with a tapered, bellied body fire soldered mounted on a circular, stepped base.

The center of the body bears a wonderfully sentimental, original stippled inscription: "C I J" surrounded by floral and foliate engravings, under which is engraved "In Memory of a Sincere Friend".

The mug is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Height: 5 1/8" Diameter: 3 1/4" Width across Handle: 5 1/4" Weight: 12 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Thomas Hammersley New York City. c.1760 – 1770 TH (script) struck 4 times. CLICK HERE for more about Thomas Hammersley .