A Victorian Silver Flagon by John Newton Mappin, London, 1888

Marked underneath. Further part marked inside cover and on handle. The marks are generally clear. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The shield does not feel thin but has possibly been erased. There are some losses, damage and discolouration to the ivory insulators.

cylindrical and on spreading base with three ball feet and foliage border, the sides robustly chased with foliage and flowers on a matted ground and centring a vacant cartouche above applied lion, with beak-form spout, the hinged cover with fruiting finial, with ivory insulated handle

36.5cm high, gross weight 55oz 4dwt, 1,717gr