17th Century Antique James II Quart Tankard & Cover London 1686 Alexander Roode

£ 27,500.00

Tremendously rare Chinoiserie London made sterling silver peg quart tankard and cover 1686 James Roode.

 

Description

Musuem- worthy Chinoiserie engraved peg quart tankard and cover decorated with duelling combatives beautifully set amongst flowing water lillies and a blazing sunburst – all beautifully underlined with a matt engraved gallery band.  The tankard has a scroll handle and a striking corkscrew thumbpiece.

 

Weight:  27.9 troy ounces/868 grams

Height:  7.4 inches/19cm

Width:  9 inches/22.86cm

Diameter:  5.5 inches/14cm

Condition:  Excellent throughout

Note:  Pictured in the 2nd edition of the price guide to antique silver (Peter Waldron) page 198 plate 626.

Price:  £27,500