Limited edition set of six antique silver spirit tot mugs
Limited edition set of six antique silver spirit tot mugs
9014
This lovely set of George V miniature silver shot mugs or tots, fitted in their original case, is based on a George II style of pint mug that was fashionable in the mid 18th century. Each miniature mug tot - with a capacity of about 25 ml which equates to a small shot or jigger - is authentically styled with straight sided bodies and tucked-in bases. The scroll handles even feature the traditional thumbpiece.
A fun alternative use might be to use these tot mugs as butt markers by engraving them 1 to 6 on their bases. Butt markers were used to help choose the first shooting position in a game shoot, with shooters taking turns to choose a hidden numbered peg.
Historically, in the British Royal Navy, a tot was specifically one-eighth of an imperial pint (approximately 70 ml) of rum. Today, the term is often used interchangeably with shot or jigger and can range from 25 ml to 50 ml.
Dimensions:
1924
Birmingham
Excellent
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