Object Description
A handsome antique silver tankard of large size and good weight. Of plain form with baluster shape and a shaped handle. Bright colour. Hand engraved to the front is a monogram in old fashioned script within a decorative cartouche.
Contains 580 ml, over 1 imperial pint.
Weight 325 grams, 10.4 troy ounces.
Height 12.6cm. Spread 12cm. Diameter 8cm.
London 1748.
Maker probably Francis Crump.
Sterling silver.
FRANCIS CRUMP
Francis Crump, apprenticed to Gabriel Sleath 1726, free 1741. 1st mark entered as largeworker 1741. 2nd and 3rd marks 1745/51. 4th mark, in oartnership with Gabriel Sleath1753. 5th mark alone 1756. 6th mark 1761. Married Sarah Bullbeck 1760, they had 4 children.