An early George III Newcastle silver mug of baluster form with loop handle and footed base,...

The mug displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use.  Various surface dints and bumps.  The metal feel quite thin around the engraved monogram and there is a small hole.  The handle is in fairly poor condition with numerous dints and some small holes starting to appear.  There is considerable loss of detail and definition to the thumb piece on top of the handle.  There is a large dent to the other end.  The main rim of the mug is slightly misshapen.  The underside displays heavier tarnishing and also some greenish patches.  Some rubbing and distortion to hallmarks and especially to maker's marks.  However all are still legible.  Handle is also struck with maker's mark.