A GEORGE III PERIOD STERLING SILVER MUG WITH ENGRAVED DECORATION, WALTER BRIND, LONDON, ENGLAND, 1777-1778, of baluster form with "C" scroll handle with acanthus leaf cap, the body finely engraved with acanthus leaves, scrolls, and floral blossoms, with and eagle confronting a serpent intertwined with the foliage, reserved cartouche monogrammed "MJB," raised on stepped spreading foot, gilt interior, stamped on the bottom (leopard's head crowned), (lion passant), "WB," "b," total approximate silver weight: 11.92 troy ounces. Height: 4 7/8' Width: 5 1/4" Depth: 3 3/4" Provenance: The personal collection of Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby, member of the Royal Horse Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army.

In overall fair condition with a band of denting to the lower portion of the body, foot out of round, evidence of repair to the inner edge of the foot.

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