Sterling Silver Quart Tankard - Antique George III (1787)

This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver quart* tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading circular foot.

The body of this antique silver tankard is plain and encircled with a plain applied girdle, in addition to bands of tooled decoration.

This Georgian tankard retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover with an impressive cast scrolling thumbpiece.

The hinge is decorated with pendant drop style ornamentation to the upper portion of the handle.

This antique sterling silver tankard is fitted with a hallmarked S scroll handle ornamented with an impressive heart shaped decorated terminal.

The underside of the tankard is embellished with the engraved initials 'IA' and the engraved inscription 'M. Cust'.

This exceptional example of Georgian silverware, crafted by the renowned and collectable Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I & John Robertson I, is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

* Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres

Date: 1787

This antique Georgian tankard is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full British hallmarks struck to the surface of the tankard, in addition to part hallmarks to the cover and handle are all clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Georgian tankard.

Length from back of handle to rim Length 18.7cm/7.4"

Diameter 13.1cm/5.2"

Height 20cm/7.9"

Volume 1125ml

27.6 troy ounces/858g