George III fluted silver tankard
George III fluted silver tankard
1405
An unusual and substantial George III silver tankard with fluted sides and gadroon mounts. The cast handle is richly decorated with acanthus leaf caps and shell mounts.
A tankard is a lidded drinking vessel. Unlidded drinking vessels with a handle are called mugs. Although it seems strange now to drink out of a lidded vessel this was the norm until the second half of the 18th century. Perhaps this was because ceilings were not plastered underneath, so without a lid you stood the risk of having dirt, straw and spiders dropping into your ale.
Dimensions:
1813
London
Excellent
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