A George III provincial sterling silver tankard, Newcastle 1792 by John Langlands and John Robertson

Of tapering cylindrical form upon a spreading foot, the C scroll handle with a heart shaped terminal leading to a hinged domed lid raised by an open work ‘chair back’ thumbpiece. The body with an applied central girdle. Fully marked to the side of handle, part-marks to lid bezel.

Height – 18.5 cm / 7.3 inches

Weight – 669 grams / 21.51 ozt