Antique Pewter has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
A spire flagon of tall slender form by Ingram & Hunt of Bewdley, England; who worked 1778-1807. The flagon has a tapering cylindrical body on a flared foot. There are incised bands just above the foot. The flagon has a double dome lid topped with a finial, it has a open chair back thump piece. The handle is of a triple scroll form with a fish tail terminal.
There are a partial set of makers hall marks to the left of the handle.
There is also an example published on the Pewter Society website as ware number 3804.
These flagon were for communion use in Churches.
Condition:
Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.
Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.
Size:
Height to top of finial: 14.50 in (38.20cm).
Base diameter: 6.00in (15.2cm).
Capacity: To be confirmed.
Weight: 1740 grams.
Pewterer's reference number:
Pewter Society: - PS5094.
Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP5708.
Shipping costs:
UK: £15.00
Europe: £25.00
USA/Canada: £40.00
Other countries: Please ask.
Stock number: P-077.
Antique Pewter has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique English Pewter Spire Flagon by Ingram & Hunt, 1778 - 1807.
