Rare American Brilliant Mug With Sterling Rim

FSG2932

Condition: BTEF

Price: $975.00

Description:

This mug is one of the rarest shapes in American Brilliant cut glass and the only one we have viewed with a sterling silver rim.  It stands 4 3/4-inches tall and has a base diameter of 3 1/2-inches.  It is deeply cut and very well-polished on a clear, water-white blank.

The rim is touchmarked with an 'R' in a shield between two other marks that are not distinguishable; 'sterling 30' follows.  The mug its a presentation piece with an inscription reading "HT & GC  1904  Championship Runner-Up  Leighton Calkins."

When filled to the bottom of the rim, the mug holds 14-oz.  We have in our collection a Dorflinger "Sultana" mug that holds 20-oz.  The small size of this mug suggests that its intended use was for ale or stout which are usually poured in lesser quantity.  Or perhaps Leighton, as a runner-up, was not deserving of a full-sized mug.  Your opinion is appreciated.  Regardless, this is a rare and desirable item that displays very well.