Britannia Silver Tankard London 1722

Description

Heading : A britannia silver tankard, quart capacity
Date : Hallmarked in London 1722 for Humphrey Payne
Period : George I
Origin : London, England
Body : Tapered with reeded decoration. a scroll moulded thumb rest. domed lid and girdle. Terraced foot.
Size : 17.5cm tall and 12.5cm in diameter excluding the handle
Condition : Excellent, age related wear as shown. Marks a little rubbed on the flank but still legible. Those beneath the dome, crisp and clear
Restoration : None
Weight : 685 grams (22.02 Troy ounces)

Britannia silver is 95.8% silver a higher grade than sterling at 92.5%