Georgian silver tankard by Pentecost Symonds of Exeter

Code: 12229

A superb Georgian silver 3/4 of a pint tankard by Pentecost Symonds, hallmarked for Exeter 1740. Of plain baluster form with a looped and crested handle and raised on a spreading circular foot. The marks are clear. In very good, clean condition. Superficial surface bruising and a couple of dings but very smart in appearance and perfectly usable today! 

OBJECT: 3/4 pint tankard (just under 1 pint but certainly holds 1/2 litre

CULTURE: Georgian

DATE: 1740

MATERIAL: Silver

SIZE: 110mm height 130mm width approx

WEIGHT:  311 grams

PROVENANCE: From a private collection, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.