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1759 Fine George 11 Lidded Tankard by John King Twin Crests 580g
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1759 Fine George 11 Lidded Tankard by John King Twin Crests 580g

18th century
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This a really good tankard made in London in 1759 by John King, it is in very good condition, very clear hallmarks on the body and lid, fine cast thumb piece, it has beautiful period twin crests, it is 18cms high and weighs 580 grams

A fine example of a mid 18th century tankard

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George II Silver Tankard to the 18th Century.

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This a really good tankard made in London in 1759 by John King, it is in very good condition, very clear hallmarks on the body and lid, fine cast thumb piece, it has beautiful period twin crests, it is 18cms high and weighs 580 grams

A fine example of a mid 18th century tankard

Date of Manufacture

Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George II Silver Tankard to the 18th Century.

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A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests.
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Archive I A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests.

1759 Fine George 11 Lidded Tankard by John King Twin Crests 580g

Archive II A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests. View II
Archive III A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests. View III
Archive IV A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests. View IV
Archive V A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests. View V
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A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests.
1759 fine George 11 lidded tankard by John King twin crests 580g
Ref: SA1244608
A polished Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard featuring a stepped dome cover, scroll handle, central body rib, and engraved crests.
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  • ObjectTankards & Mugs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDomed lid, Scroll handle, Moulded girdle, Scroll thumbpiece

This Georgian sterling silver lidded tankard originates from the eighteenth century, crafted in London in 1759 by John King. The reflective silver piece displays a brilliant polished finish with visible highlights, a distinct stepped domed cover, an ornate cast scroll thumbpiece, and a sweeping handle attached to the side. Additional visible features include a central moulded girdle circling the cylindrical body, clear engraved twin crests, and legible hallmarks stamped near the rim and lid. Standing at 18 cm high and weighing 580 grams, the proportion makes it suitable for display upon a sideboard top or as a statement piece in a gentleman's library. Position the tankard within a traditional interior setting to appreciate the historic metalwork and classic form.

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Crafted during the reign of King George II (17271760), these silver drinking vessels typically feature tapered cylindrical bodies, stepped domed lids, scroll handles, and heavy cast thumbpieces. Many examples include a moulded mid-rib band around the body to reinforce the structural frame.

These vessels were hand-hammered from sterling silver (925 purity) and constructed by raising sheet silver into a cylindrical form. Components such as the handle, thumbpiece, and hinge were cast separately and soldered into place before being polished and hallmarked.

Authentic pieces feature a complete set of British hallmark strikes, including the makers mark, town mark, sterling lion passant, and date letter. Authentic period pieces also display period-correct wear, hand-engraved armorial crests, and evidence of hand fabrication around seams and joints.

Silver hollowware can be displayed as a standalone decorative focal point on a sideboard, drinks tray, or bookcase shelf. It integrates well into classical dining rooms, home bars, or office desks alongside leather-bound books and brass accessories.

Clean silver using a gentle non-abrasive silver cream and a soft cotton cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip natural oxidisation from detailed recesses. Store the piece in a low-humidity environment inside a tarnish-inhibiting cloth bag when not on display.
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