Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
This exceptional beer tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading base.
The body is attractively plain and encircled with an applied band of reeded decoration.
It bears an interesting later inscription:
'To The Under Sheriff H. Greenall Esq. from The High Sheriff of Lancashire. Wm. C. Jones Esp. 1899-1900.'
It bears full hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard head for London, the letter D for 1759, and the makers' mark CTWW for Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece of any discerning collector.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 21 x Width 15 x Depth 18
Weight 31.1 troy oz
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8.3 x Width 5.9 x Depth 7.1
Weight 0.97 kg
Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, 1757 -1765 (registered Oct 1757). They specialised in coffee pots, jugs, kettles, mugs, and tankards.
Our reference: 09817
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
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Antique English George III Silver Tankard Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright 1759
