A GEORGE I PROVINCIAL SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF JAMES KIRKUP, NEWCASTLE, 1725
With tapering sides, the lower body applied with a narrow girdle, the domed cover with fluted scroll thumbpiece, the scroll handle engraved with contemporary initials A.L and terminating in a trapezoid escutcheon
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high
26 oz. (806 gr.)
A GEORGE I PROVINCIAL SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF JAMES KIRKUP, NEWCASTLE, 1725
With tapering sides, the lower body applied with a narrow girdle, the domed cover with fluted scroll thumbpiece, the scroll handle engraved with contemporary initials A.L and terminating in a trapezoid escutcheon
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high
26 oz. (806 gr.)