Tankards & Mugs

1700
William Andrews
9040 Antique William III Antique Silver Tankard
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A good early English silver flat lidded tankard. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. The tankard has a simple straight sided form and S scroll handle finishing in a decorative thumb piece. Hand engraved to the front there is a decorative cartouche containing an armorial. Good patina. Contains 1150 ml. Weight 744 grams, 23.9 troy ounces. Height 18 cms (to top of thumb piece). Spread 19.5 cms. Diameter 11.5 cms (top), 12 cms (base). London 1700. Maker William Andrews.
1700
Gabriel Player
9603 Antique William III Silver Lidded Tankard
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A very charming early English antique silver tankard with a flat lid. This small size is often termed a lady’s tankard. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. The tankard has a simple flat sided form and S scroll handle finishing in a decorative thumb piece. Uninscribed. Contains 800 ml. Weight 636 grams, 20.4 troy ounces. Height 15 cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 17 cm. Diameter 10 cm (top), 9.7 cms (base). London 1700. Maker Gabriel Player.
1701
Christian Knudsen Hansen
8087 Antique Danish Silver Peg Tankard
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A late-17th/early-18th century Danish silver peg tankard of plain cylindrical form raised on three stylish pomegranate ball feet. Large size and heavy weight. The domed cover is deeply embossed with a decorative border of foliate scrolls around a central hand engraved armorial dated 1701, the scroll handle has a thumb piece modelled as a rampant lion holding a large ball. Contains 2000ml. Weight 1443gms, 46.4 troy oz. Height 22.5cm (9ins). Diameter of top 15 cms (6 ins). Marked underneath with the initials “CK” for Christian Knudsen, Denmark, active 1698-1718.
1705
Matthew Cooper
8605 Queen Anne Silver Mug
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A rare early antique silver tankard with straight sides and a simple strap handle. Britannnia standard silver*. Small size and suitable as a childs christening mug. Typical decoration of the period with a high relief gadroon band around the centre, a reeded band around the base and 3 bands of hand engraved stars and loop motifs. Excellent colour. To the front is an vacant cartouche with scroll and fish scale decoration. Contains 240 ml. Weight 116 grams, 3.7 troy ounces. Height 9 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms (top), 7 cms (base). London 1705. Maker probably Matthew Cooper.
1707
John Ruslen
9056 Antique Queen Anne Silver Tankard
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A good early English silver lidded tankard with a simple flat sided form and shallow domed lid. The S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece and has ornamental strap work. Britannia standard silver*. Uninscribed. Good patina. Contains 890 ml. Weight 734 grams, 23.6 troy ounces. Height 17 cms (to top of thumb piece). Spread 18 cms. Diameter 10 cms (top), 11.5 cms (base). London 1707. Maker John Ruslen.
1707
Seth Lofthouse
9710 Queen Anne Silver Tankard
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A rare and very charming early English silver flat lidded tankard. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. The tankard has a simple flat sided form, with one coopered band to the body, and an S scroll handle finishing in a decorative thumb piece. Uninscribed. The handle has engraved owners initials. Good patina. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 838 grams, 26.9 troy ounces. Height 18.3cm (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 11.2cm (top), 9.7 cms (base). London 1707. Maker Seth Lofthouse.
1708
John Hodson
7346 Queen Anne Silver Mug
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A handsome early English silver mug of plain straight sided form with banding. Britannia standard silver. Excellent colour. Uninscribed. A nice detail is the decorative ribbed spine to the top of the handle. Contains 650 ml. Weight 374 grams, 12 troy ounces. Height 13 cms. London 1708. Maker John Hodson.
1708
Thomas Holland I
7818 Antique Queen Anne Chinoiserie Silver Tankard
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A rare and very charming early English silver lidded tankard, hand engraved with Chinese figures and exotic birds and plants. Britannia standard silver*. To the front there is a vacant plumage cartouche. The tankard has a simple flat sided form and S scroll handle finishing in a decorative thumb piece. Good patina. The interior is gilded. Contains 900 ml. Weight 561 grams, 18 troy ounces. Height 17 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 9.75 cms (top), 11 cms (base). London 1708. Maker Thomas Holland I.
1708
Richard Bayley
10314 Queen Anne Antique Silver Mug
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A large antique silver mug with a plain, straight sided, tapering form having concentric reeded bands and a simple scroll handle. Very heavy gauge silver. To the front is an impressive hand engraved armorial with the crest of a deer enclosed within an expansive cartouche. Contains 1100ml. Weight 590 grams, 18.9 troy oz. Height 14.6cm. Spread 18.2cm. Diameter 10.7cm (top), 12.6cm (base). London 1708. Maker Richard Bayley. Britannia standard silver. 18th century.
1709
Richard Gines
8557 Antique Queen Anne Silver Tankard
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A large early English silver lidded tankard with a simple flat sided form and shallow domed lid. The S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece and has ornamental strap work. Britannia standard silver*. Uninscribed. The handle has an interesting set of owner’s initials, obviously the tankard has been passed down through successive family members. Good patina. There is a presentation inscription underneath. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 865 grams, 27.8 troy ounces. Height 19 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 11.5 cms (top), 13.5 cms (base). London 1709. Maker Richard Gines.
1709
Robert Timbrell And Joseph Bell I
9821 Queen Anne Antique Silver Mug
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A handsome early English silver mug of plain straight sided form with banding. Britannia standard silver. Excellent colour. No inscription. A nice detail is the decorative ribbed spine to the top of the handle. Contains 650 ml. Weight 439 grams, 14.1 troy ounces. Height 13 cm (to top of handle). London 1709. Maker Robert Timbrell & Joseph Bell I.
1711
Richard Green
8966 Antique Queen Anne Silver Mug
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A fine early antique silver tankard of cylindrical form with coopered bands and a shaped handle. *Britannia standard silver. Excellent plain styling. To the front there is a good hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Good weight and colour. Contains 550 ml, 1 pint. Weight 372 grams, 11.9 troy ounces. Height 11.4 cms. Spread 13.2 cms. Diameter 8.5 cms (top). London 1711. Maker Richard Green.
1715

9325 Large George I Silver Mug
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An impressive early English silver tankard with straight sides and plain form. Britannia standard silver. Lovely hand beaten finish. Unusual large size. Good proportions and excellent colour. Contains 2 pints. Weight 525 grams, 16.8 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Diameter of top 10.5 cms. London 1715. Makers mark rubbed.
1715
Seth Lofthouse
9332 Antique George I Silver Tankard
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A good early English silver lidded tankard of tapering flat sided form with coopered banding. The S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece and has ornamental strap work. Britannia standard silver*. Uninscribed. Owners initials engraved on the handle. Good patina. Contains 1200 ml. Weight 764 grams, 24.5 troy ounces. Height 18.2 cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 19.5 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm (top), 12.7 cms (base). London 1715. Maker Seth Lofthouse.
1715

9360 Antique George I Silver Mug
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An impressive early English silver tankard with straight sides and coopered banding. Good plain form with hand beaten finish. Britannia standard silver*. Hand engraved to the front is a large hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Contains 600 ml. Weight 359 grams, 11.5 troy ounces. Height 11.4 cm. Diameter of top 8.8 cm. Spread 14.5 cm. London 1715. Maker indistinct.
1715
Joseph Bell
9487 Antique George I Silver Tankard
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A good early English silver lidded tankard of tapering flat sided form with coopered banding. The S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece and has ornamental strap work. Britannia standard silver*. To the front is a large hand engraved crest. Good patina. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 712 grams, 22.8 troy ounces. Height 18.2 cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 18 cm. London 1715. Maker Robert Timbrell and Joseph Bell I.
1716
William Fleming
8940 Antique George I Silver Mug
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A handsome antique silver tankard of good size and weight. *Britannia standard silver. Plain baluster shape, almost straight sided, with a shaped handle. Excellent colour. Uninscribed. Hand engraved underneath with the owner’s initials. Contains 500 ml. Weight 305 grams, 10.2 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms (to top of thumb piece). Spread 12.5 cms. Diameter 8.4 cms. London 1716. Maker William Fleming.
1716
Richard Bayley
9084 George I Silver Mug
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A rare early antique silver tankard with straight sides and a simple handle. Britannnia standard silver*. Charming small size and suitable as a child’s christening mug. Typical decoration of the period with a body and three embossed bands of decoration around the centre. Excellent colour. To the front is an engraved crest on a shield within a decorative cartouche of ribbons and harebells. Contains 193ml. Weight 193 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Height 9.2cm. Diameter 6.5cm (top). Spread 10.5cm. London 1716. Maker Richard Bayley.
1716
Richard Bayley
10156 George I Silver Mug
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A handsome early English silver mug with a slightly baluster shape on a spreading foot. Good plain style typical of the period. Dainty size, suitable as a christening mug. The slightly hand beaten finish is very charming. Contains 300 ml. Weight 196 grams, 6.3 troy ounces. Height 9.1cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 10.6cm. Diameter 6.9cm. London 1716. Maker Richard Bayley. Britannia standard silver.
1719
Richard Bayley
9808 George I Silver Mug
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A handsome early English silver mug with a slightly baluster shape on a spreading foot. Good plain style typical of the period. Excellent colour and weight. Large hand engraved crest to the front. Owners initials inscribed to the underside. Contains 500 ml, just under 1 imperial pint. Weight 343 grams, 11.02 troy ounces. Height 12cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 13cm. Diameter 8.5cm. London 1719. Maker Richard Bayley. Britannia standard silver.
Circa 1720

8887 Antique Augsburg Silver Lidded Tankard
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A fine early German silver gilt tankard with pretty embossed decoration with bands of hearts, flowers and classical motifs. On top there is a cast model bird finial. Lovely original bright gilding. Contains 380 ml. Weight 387 grams, 12.4 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Spread 14 cms. Diameter of lid 9.1 cms. Top 8.8 cms, base 10.2 cms. Marked on the lid and base with German silver marks for Augsburg circa 1720. Maker Philipp Stenglin.
1720
William Paradise
7813 Antique George I Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver tankard of good size and weight. Plain baluster shape, almost straight sided, with a shaped handle. Excellent colour and lovely hand hammered finish. To the front there is a large contemporary hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Contains 450 ml. Weight 305 grams, 9.8 troy ounces. Height 10.75 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter at top 8 cms. London 1720. Maker William Paradise
1722
Thomas Tearle
6082 George I Britannia Standard Silver Childs Mug
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A rare item. An early antique miniature silver mug of plain style with straight sides and a simple scroll handle. Britannia standard silver*. Weight 2.0 troy ounces. Height 6.5 cms. Diameter 5 cms. London 1722. Maker Thomas Tearle.
1722
William Fleming
9414 Antique George I Miniature Silver Mug
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A charming little antique silver toy mug or tankard of plain form with a simple scroll handle. Engraved to the front with a lion crest. The mug looks like an exact copy of a full size original and the great attention to detail and slightly larger size than normal toys of this period indicate that it may well have been a traveller’s sample. Weight 78 grams, 2.5 troy ounces. Height 6.1cm. Spread 7.3cm. Diameter 5cm. London 1722. William Fleming
1723
Thomas Farren
7855 George I Silver Mug
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A handsome early English sterling silver mug with a slightly baluster shape on a spreading foot. Good plain style typical of the period. Excellent colour and weight. To the front there is a fine contemporary hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. To the top of the handle are two owners initials. Contains 450 ml. Weight 316 grams, 10.1 troy ounces. Height 11 cms (to thumb piece). Diameter of top 8 cms. London 1723. Maker Thomas Farren.
1724
Richard Gines
8508 George I Silver Lidded Tankard
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An unusual antique sterling silver tankard with domed lid and straight tapering form with coopered rings to the body and strapwork hinge decoration. Very small size, probably for a lady. Hand engraved to the front is the crest of a lion within a decorative cartouche. Owners initials engraved to the handle. Contains 500 ml. Weight 416 grams, 13.3 troy ounces. Height 14.3 cms. Spread 13 cms. Diameter of top 9 cms, base 9.5 cms. English silver hallmarks for London 1724. Maker Richard Gines.
1725
William Darker
8888 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of straight sided baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Lovely hand beaten silver, good gauge. To the front there is a hand engraved crest of a dragon with outstretched wings. Contains 270 ml, half pint. Weight 208 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cms (to top of handle). Diameter 7 cms (top), 6,7 cms (base). London 1725. Maker probably William Darker.
1725
Jonah Clifton
9111 Antique George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique silver tankard of plain baluster shape, almost straight sided, with a shaped handle. *Britannia standard silver. Excellent colour. Initial “W” engraved to the front in old fashioned script. Contains 220 ml. Weight 212 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 9 cm. Spread 10 cm. Diameter 6.75 cm. London 1725. Maker Jonah Clifton.
1725
William Lukin
7804 Antique George I Silver Flagon
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A magnificent early English silver lidded flagon with a tall vertical sided body on a spreading base. Britannia standard silver*. Good plain design. Uninscribed. The graceful curved handle has a large cast and scrolled thumb piece and a heart shaped bottom terminal. Contains 1500 ml. Weight 1356 grams, 43.6 troy ounces. Height 32 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 9.5 cms (top), 8 cms (base). London 1725. Maker William Lukin.
1726
Peter Le Chouabe
4085 George I Silver Tankard
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An excellent antique sterling silver drinking tankard with hinged lid and straight sided design. With a fine armorial engraved to the front. Weight 30 troy ounces approx. Height 18 cms. Diameter 11 cms. London 1726. By Peter Le Chouabe, a rare Huguenot maker.
1726
Humphrey Payne
9692 George I Silver Mug
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A handsome early English silver mug with a slightly baluster shape on a spreading foot. Good plain style typical of the period. Excellent colour and weight. Uninscribed. Contains 670 ml, over 1 imperial pint. Weight 367 grams, 11.8 troy ounces. Height 12.8cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 13.2cm. Diameter 8.6cm. London 1726. Maker Humphrey Payne. Sterling silver.
1727
John Edwards II
9049 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Good gauge silver. Uninscribed. Contains 460, just under a pint. Weight 343 grams, 11 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Diameter 7.8 cms (top), 8.2 cms (base). London 1727. Maker John Edwards II.