George III Silver Lidded Tankard

Object Description

A good antique sterling silver tankard with domed hinged lid and plain baluster form. Good size and weight. Attractive strapwork and shaped pierced thumbpiece to the top of the handle. Hand engraved to the front is a large hand engraved monogram in old fashioned cursive script.
Contains 1200 ml.
Weight 864 grams, 27.7 troy ounces.
Height 22 cm.
Diameter 10.8 cm (top). Spread 17.5 cm.
London 1791. Maker Thomas Oliphant.

Object Condition

This fine tankard is in very good condition with no damage or restoration. Good weight and colour. Fully marked with clear silver stamps inside the lid and underneath the body, handle unmarked.
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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