George III Sterling Silver Tankard

Description:

George III Sterling Silver Tankard, London, 1765-66, Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, maker, with scrolled thumbpiece and domed lid, monogram to handle, ht. 7 7/8 in., approx. 27.8 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Scattered minor dents to body and lid, handle with slightly larger dent and a few short abrasions. Interior rim of lid dented (does not close well on its own). Firescale along waist band.


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