A mid-18th century George III silver Channel Islands beaker, Guernsey circa 1760 by Pierre Maingy (born c. 1718, active c.1755/1775)

A mid-18th century George III silver Channel Islands beaker, Guernsey circa 1760 by Pierre Maingy (born c. 1718, active c.1755/1775)

Of inverted bell form upon a moulded spreading foot. The upper section with an incised line. Engraved underneath initials RMR over C with fleur-de-lis. Makers mark to the underside and the side.

Height – 6.2 cm / 2.45 inches

Weight – 83 grams / 2.67 ozt

The son of Pierre Maingy, tailor, born circa 1718, he was apprenticed in 1732 to John Swift of London, qv. as was John de Gruchy II of Jersey. There is no evidence that he completed his apprenticeship, but the quality of his work is evidence of his ability. He was established in business in Guernsey by 1755, by which time William Arnell, was connected with him in some way. Dated pieces suggest that he remained in business until 1775.