An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver tankard made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our Georgian silver tankard collection

This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tankard has a plain circular baluster form onto a spreading circular foot.

The body of this antique silver tankard is plain and encircled with a plain applied girdle, in addition to bands of tooled decoration.

This 18th century silver tankard retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover with an impressive cast scrolling thumbpiece.

The hinge is decorated with pendant drop style ornamentation to the upper portion of the handle.

This antique sterling silver tankard is fitted with a hallmarked S scroll handle ornamented with an impressive heart shaped decorated terminal.

The handle of the tankard is further embellished with the engraved initials 'HTM', segmented with a quatrefoil motif.

This exceptional example of Georgian silverware, crafted by the renowned and collectable Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I & John Robertson I, is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This antique 18th century silver tankard is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full British hallmarks struck to the surface of the tankard, in addition to part hallmarks to the cover and handle are all clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Georgian tankard.

Length from back of handle to rim 16.5cm/6.5"

Diameter 11.3cm/4.45"

Height 21.2cm/8.35"

Volume 1050ml

27.7 troy ounces/860.3g

Date: 1783

Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Maker: John Langlands I & John Robertson I