Antique George III Silver Beaker

Object Description

A good antique sterling silver tumbler with tapering sides and flat foot. Plain style. Hand engraved with 2 separate small crests. Contains 365 ml. Weight 187 grams, 6 troy ounces. Height 10 cm. Diameter of top 8 cm. London 1799. Maker James Darquits.

Biography – .James Darquits, apprenticed to his father a silver turner 1772, free 1786. Mark entered as smallworker 1787.

Object Condition

This useful beaker is in very good condition with no damage or restoration. Stamped round the top edge with a full set of English silver hallmarks. The two hand engraved crests still have good definition.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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