Early 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Britannia Silver Lidded Tankard London 1704 Humphrey Payne

£ 8,750.00

ery rare large cylindrical tankard and cover with scroll handle.

 

Description

A very rare large cylindrical tankard and cover with scroll handle.  The lower section of the body has fluting set on a matt background for contrast.  The centre front has an elegant contemporary armorial (Martial arms of Robert Wigget of Giest/Guist Norfolk c1632 – 1697 and his wife Dorthy Week c1654 – 1697.  They were parents of Rice Wiggett of Guestwick high Sheriff of Norfolk in 1726) for importance.  The lid is hinged with additional fluting for highlights.

 

Weight:  32.9 troy ounces/1024 grams

Height:  7.5 inches/19cm

Width:  9.5 inches/24cm

Diameter:  4.7 inches/12cm

Condition:  Excellent throughout

Price:  £8750