A FINE VICTORIAN SILVER TANKARD.
in the form of a Norwegian peg tankard with three ball feet and S scroll handle with heart shaped terminal, the domed cover with thumbpiece in the form of a rampant lion holding a Royal Standard shield in its paws, the whole inset with 37 coins, each inscribed with monarch's name above and year below, inscribed to the base 'This Tankard Weighing Oz 35 Was Made To Receive 37 Coins of English history, James Barclay Hennell, London 1883, 14 by 21 by 24.5cm high, 1128.2g / 36.2toz.
Provenance: from a deceased estate / private family collection dating back to early 20th century.Show more
Condition
In good condition with no major problems. There are two dints to the 'front', one larger (18mm) and one smaller (2mm). The lid sits slightly off centre but it good and firm and opens and closes well. Wear and lighter scratches all over from use and with some tarshing and dirt build up.
Sale
November Curated & Collectable Sale
in the form of a Norwegian peg tankard with three ball feet and S scroll handle with heart shaped terminal, the domed cover with thumbpiece in the form of a rampant lion holding a Royal Standard shield in its paws, the whole inset with 37 coins, each inscribed with monarch's name above and year below, inscribed to the base 'This Tankard Weighing Oz 35 Was Made To Receive 37 Coins of English history, James Barclay Hennell, London 1883, 14 by 21 by 24.5cm high, 1128.2g / 36.2toz.
Provenance: from a deceased estate / private family collection dating back to early 20th century.Show more
Condition
In good condition with no major problems. There are two dints to the 'front', one larger (18mm) and one smaller (2mm). The lid sits slightly off centre but it good and firm and opens and closes well. Wear and lighter scratches all over from use and with some tarshing and dirt build up.
Sale
November Curated & Collectable Sale
