Charles II Silver Lidded Tankard
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Stock: 6681
Date: 1668
Maker: George Day
Country: England
A rare early English silver flat top lidded tankard in sterling silver with a scroll handle having a decorative thumb...
Description
Description
A rare early English silver flat top lidded tankard in sterling silver with a scroll handle having a decorative thumb piece. An excellent example of early hand beaten silver with lots of character.
Weight 1019 grams, 32.7 troy ounces.
Height 19 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 12 (inside top), 14 cms (base).
London 1668.
Maker GD (see Jacksons page 117), possibly George Day.
Fully marked on lid and base, makers mark on the handle.
Sterling silver.
Condition
A fine and rare early English silver tankard in excellent condition. With a full set of clear silver hallmarks and original scratch weight. Good size and weight. Lovely patina. A nice feature is the small dent on top of the handle where the thumb piece has been touching for 350 years. 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 these items.
Maker Information
Maker: George Day
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