A George III Silver Two Handled Cup and Cover by Thomas Chawner, London, 1785

tapering cylindrical and on spreading foot, the foot, body and cover each with beaded borders, the pull-off cover rising to a beaded finial, with two reeded scroll handles, the body and cover each engraved on one side with a crest, later engraved inside the cover with an inscription, the interior gilt 41.5cm high, 48oz 14dwt, 1,514gr The later inscription inside the cover reads 'A Present From Thornton to James Walker in Remembrance of his Brother-in-Law Richard Hill 1855'. Provenance: Property of Lady Walker, Isle of Man.

Fully marked on foot and further part marked on cover bezel. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The cover with later inscription and later gilt. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.