DESCRIPTION |
A very good George III solid silver tankard with an 'S' scroll handle incorporating a whistle in its base. The idea was that once your tankard was empty you would invert it and whistle for a refill. I have been unable to get the whistle to work so it may be blocked or lost its pea. | ||
| ARTIST or SILVERSMITH |
Peter & Ann Bateman (mark part rubbed but quite readable). | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1799 | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
202 | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 4 1/2 (including handle) |
width: 3 1/4 (across the base) |
height: 4 3/8 (to top of handle) |
| SILVER STANDARD if applicable |
.925 sterling silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent although we have removed a small initial engraving from the base. This has been done very sympathetically and now appears as an assayer's scrape. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
none | ||
|
Price £535 |
SOLD |
Item Number: M1236 |
