George III sterling silver tankard Hallmarked for John Scofield of London 1772.
$4520
Exceptional sterling silver tankard made by silver smith John Scofield of London 1772. Engraved with a crescent moon on top of the domed hinged lid, open work design thumb-piece over double scroll handle with baluster form body on circular raised foot. ( photos form part of the description )
* In the mid Georgian period two essential registers were lost, namely the 1739-1758 small workers‘ Register and the 1758- 1773 Large workers’ register.
The makers name would of been registered in the latter register being hallmarked in 1773. Circumstantial evidence indicates this hall mark to be John Scofield.
Condition: Exellent.
*Crested on lid.
Height: 9 inches.
Width of base: 4 ¼ inches.
Weight: 987 grams.