Charles II Mug, 1682

A      rare example of a Charles II mug with lemon gilt interior. There are some      signs of gilding to the reeding and around the base which suggest that the      mug was once gilt all over. The front of the mug bears a dot prick      engraved coat-of-arms which in the style it has been executed would appear      to be contemporary to manufacture. For a 330 year old mug, the condition      is excellent, (although there is a slight indenture to the interior caused      by the reeded handle being pushed in) and the patina is fine. This is a      good, honest and original Carolean mug.

The maker RP with star below is shown on page 128 of      Jackson's (Pickford edition) 3rd entry from bottom. He was evidently a      specialist in hollowware and a small tankard has been noted bearing his      mark.