A George II silver tankard and cover, William Bagnall (proba...

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£650

A George II silver tankard and cover, William Bagnall (probably), London 1751, the cylindrical body of slightly flared form, moulded girdle and footrim, the hinged domed cover with buckle thumbpiece, scroll handle with heart design terminal, 18cm high, gross weight approx. 23.1ozt

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Hallmarks very rubbed, surface scratching and wear throughout commensurate with age and usage, scratches and small pin prick holes throughout, suggestions of heavy re-soldering to base and cover rim, applied designs to handles also suggests repair with motif on a slight angle, hinged cover functioning okay, bolt sitting proud to one side, overall cover sitting slightly misaligned to cylindrical body.
Holds liquid. Please see additional images to illustrate points raised.