Sterling Silver Seven Gills Domed Tankard London 1787

Description

Heading : A fine Georgian sterling silver domed tankard
Date : Hallmarked London 1787
Period : George III
Origin : Makers mark Thomas Wallis of London
Body : Baluster with loop kinked handle. Pierced lever on the lid and spade finish on handle below the lower attachment. Ribbed girdle.

Size :  20 cms tall
Condition : Excellent. clear hallmarks to base and lid
Restoration : None
Weight :  795 grams ( 25.5 Troy ounces)

One and three quarter pints capacity. two pints to the brim . seven or eight gills if you dare risk spilling it. This has no monograms or crests and is a very good gauge of silver. The condition is exemplary.