Description

A rare early English silver flat top lidded tankard in silver with a scroll handle having a decorative thumb piece. Good patina and size. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. To the front is a stylised cartouche with an engraved crest of a bird and serpent.

Contains 1500 ml.

Weight 829 grams, 25.7 troy ounces.

Height 18 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 12 cms (top), 14 cms (of base). Fully marked on lid and base, makers mark on the handle.

London 1669.

Maker’s mark crozier between GS (attributed to Gilbert Shepherd) – see Jacksons page 123.

Sterling silver

This rare antique silver tankard is in very good condition. The lid and body have matching silver marks which are easy to read. The handle has a maker's mark. Good patina. The engraved crest and cartouche are still crisp but unlikely to be contemporary. 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.

Maker: Gilbert Shepherd

Gilbert Shepherd, London silversmith, Apprenticed to William Tyler 1623, free 1631. Died 1667 and his widow Jane Shepherd continued the business for several years. His mark is seen on many cups and porringers of the period 1754-1663.

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