Description
A very rare, large, William & Mary silver tankard with a hinged cover. Boasting a cylindrical, plain, hammered body, typical of the period, with extremely rare teardrop beading on the lid and handle. The tankard has an excellent patina and a wonderful lion crest on the cover and bears an ornate cast thumb piece. The body has original hand engraved initials and the base has a historic inscription dated 1690.
Maker: Francis Garthorne
Origin: London 1691
Weight: 35 Troy ounces / 1088 grams
Height: 8 inches / 20cm from the foot to the top of thumb piece
Diameter of body: 5 inches / 12.5 cm
Condition: Perfect throughout, beautifully hallmarked
Price: £16,500
