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Code: 12148
A superior Georgian (George III) silver lidded tankard by William & Robert Peaston, hallmarked for London 1763. The hinged domed cover with scroll-form thumbpiece with leaf-form reverse, S-scroll handle with a heart-shaped terminal. This is an excellent example in very good antique condition. The hallmarks are very clear. This cup holds 1.5 pints.
OBJECT: Quart Tankard
CULTURE: Georgian
DATE: 1763
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 18cm tall x 18cm wide from the handle. 11cm diameter lid, 12.5cm diameter base.
WEIGHT: 731.8 grams or 23.52 troy ounces
PROVENANCE: From a private collection, Ripon, North Yorkshire. United Kingdom