This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tankard has a plain circular baluster form onto a spreading circular foot.
The body of this Newcastle silver tankard is embellished with an impressive contemporary engraved scrolling leaf bordered coat of arms depicting on a fess engrailed three fountains between three squirrels grasping branches.
The decoration to the body incorporates a plain applied girdle, in addition to bands of tooled decoration to the rim.
This 18th century silver 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 silver tankard is fitted with a hallmarked S scroll handle ornamented with an impressive heart shaped decorated terminal.
This exceptional example of Georgian silverware, crafted by the renowned and collectable Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I, is one of the finest examples of its type you could hope to acquire.
A sterling silver tankard makes a distinguished gift for milestone birthdays, retirements, graduations or military honours. Ideal for collectors of heraldic silver, enthusiasts of British history or those who value traditional craftsmanship.
Date: 1759
