George I silver tankard
George I silver tankard
2344
Fine and original early Georgian silver tankard with the classic stepped base, graduated domed lid and a simple moulded girdle applied around the body. The hinged silver lid features a cast scroll silver thumbpiece.
A tankard is a lidded drinking vessel. Unlidded drinking vessels with a handle are called mugs. Although it seems strange now to drink out of a lidded vessel, this was the norm until the second half of the 18th century. Perhaps this was because ceilings were not plastered underneath, so without a lid you stood the risk of having dirt, straw and spiders dropping into your ale.
Dimensions:
1726
London
Excellent
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