Description

A good quality antique sterling silver tankard of plain design with an attractive pierced thumb piece and bands of concentric lines around the body (coopered decoration). The lid has an unusual hinge mechanism. To the front is a hand engraved monogram. Contains 1450 ml. Weight 913 grams, 29.3 troy ounces. Height 15 cms (18.5 cms to top of thumb piece). Diameter of top 9.5cms, base 11.25 cms. London 1774. Maker William Holmes.

This unusual antique silver tankard is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Good gauge metal and sturdy construction. The silver marks are clear and easy to read. 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: William Holmes

William Holmes, London silversmith, free of the Lorimers’ Company (no date as the records were destroyed in 1940) and apparently working by about 1762. Holmes recorded as working in partnership with David Whyte from 1768-90. His 1st documented mark as plateworker, in partnership with Nicholas Dumee was entered in 1773. 2nd mark alone 1776. 3rd mark 1792. JS Denwall was apprenticed to him in 1790 and his own son John Gwyn Holmes in 1780.

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