Charles Wright Sterling Silver

Georgian (George III), sterling silver goblet, London, 1778, Charles Wright - maker. Etched work on rim; etched motif is continued on base. Applied sterling bead work on border of bo...

An exceptional, large and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver baluster shaped quart tankard; an addition to our silver tankard collection. This exceptional George III sterling silver quart tankard has a plain baluster form onto a spreading circular foot. The body of this antique tankard is encircled with an applied girdle and embellished with exceptional later chased decoration depicting a man ploughing land using horses in a rural village scene. To one side the tankard is further ornamented with a fine and impressive bright cut engraved coat of arms divided quarterly per saltire with four lions rampant below a coronet with lion rampant supporters to either side. This Georgian tankard retains the original hinged hallmarked domed cover surmounted with a fine and impressive pierced decorated shaped thumbpiece and embellished with contemporary engraved initials and encircled with a later chased rural village scene and foliage decoration. The hinge is decorated with pendant drop style ornamentation. This large tankard is fitted with a S-scroll handle ornamented with an impressive heart shaped decorated terminal.  Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres This coat of arms has been researched and a definite identification has not been forthcoming. It is fair to say the likelihood is that the arms are of Continental origin, possibly Holland, Belgium or Sweden. The coronet signifies a noble family. Dimensions: Length from back of handle to rim of cover 17cm/6.7". Height to top of thumbpiece 20.1cm/7.8". Diameter of body 11cm/4.3". Weight: 25 troy ounces/778g. Maker: Thomas Whipham...