Lot 36
A George I Britannia silver lidded tankard with armorial engraving.
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Condition Report
A George I Britannia silver tankard, of slightly tapering cylindrical form with armorial engraving to front, above a moulded girdle to a skirted base, the domed and hinged lid with scrolled thumb-piece to a scroll handle with scratch engraved initials 'H' over 'I M'. Hallmarked London 1717, maker's mark probably for Seth Lofthouse. Maximum height to thumb-piece measuring 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm), weight 20.49 ozt (637.2 grams).
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Purchasing information-
Appears in good overall condition considering the age of the tankard. Tarnished throughout and would benefit from a clean and polish. Displaying general surface wear, marks and scratches throughout commensurate with the general use and age of the piece. Numerous surface nicks and some heavier scratches. A few surface dints and bruises throughout. There is some sideways movement to the hinges of lid but it is still in working order, although there is a likely repair at the join of the thumb-piece to the lid as there are some cracks and impressions in the metal and flood of solder visible to the interior of the lid in the same area. Further possible repair at the join of the base of the handle to the main body. Hallmarks located just below the rim with heavy impressions visible to the interior of the tankard. Further matching hallmarks to the domed top of the lid and a maker's mark repeated to handle. Some rubbing and partial distortion to marks but all still legible.
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