A Victorian sterling silver and agate mounted tankard jug, London 1863 by Edward & John Barnard

Of cylindrical form upon a stepped spreading circular foot, the body of yellow glass. The upper band of mounts with applied cabochon cut agates and bloodstones. The cast acanthus scroll handle leading to a hinged domed lid surmounted by a detachable finial formed as a couchant greyhound, all raised by a twin scroll and shell thumbpiece. The body with engraved decoration of hops and barley as well as lozenge shaped reserves between strap work. Gilt interior. The later spout engraved the same, London 1884 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater. Fully marked to top band, part-marked to base (alternative makers mark) and to lid interior, the finial with lion passant only. Stamped numerals underneath 783 and scratch weight 31”19.

Height – 25.5 cm / 10 inches