A George V sterling silver replica tankard, London 1920 by Tessiers

A George V sterling silver replica tankard, London 1920 by Tessiers

After the Elizabethan model, of tapering cylindrical form upon a domed circular foot. The C scroll handle leading to a hinged domed lid raised by a cast putto mask and wing thumbpiece, all surmounted by a cylindrical finial with a fluted terrace and pyriform terminal. The body with two die-rolled and applied ovolo girdles, otherwise with flat chased strapwork motifs centred with rosettes, punched crescents, roundels, all reserved with matting. The lid and foot with embossed bouquets of fruit with shaped scroll forms reserved with matting. The handle with flat chased foliate scrolls. Gilt interior. Fully marked to the side and part-marked to the lid.

Height – 19 cm / 7.5 inches

Weight – 737 grams / 23.7 ozt

This example is a replica of the tankard of 1577 illustrated Davis, J. D. (1976), English Silver at Williamsburg. Williamsburg, Virginia: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, p.64, fig.51.

For examples of original of near identical form see the pair of 1602 by John Bottomley (V&A LOAN:GILBERT.534-2008 and LOAN:GILBERT.535-2008)