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LONDON, 1683, MAKER'S MARK I.R, MULLET ABOVE AND BELOW, PROBABLY FOR JOHN RUSLEN
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A CHARLES II SILVER TANKARD
LONDON, 1683, MAKER'S MARK I.R, MULLET ABOVE AND BELOW, PROBABLY FOR JOHN RUSLEN
Tapering cylindrical on reeded base, chased with a band of acanthus leaves, the cover with a flower, the handle prick-engraved with initials 'I.P' in cartouche of scrolls, later engraved below with initials 'M.G', marked on body, cover and handle
7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.) high
30 oz. 6 dwt. (943 gr.)
LONDON, 1683, MAKER'S MARK I.R, MULLET ABOVE AND BELOW, PROBABLY FOR JOHN RUSLEN
Tapering cylindrical on reeded base, chased with a band of acanthus leaves, the cover with a flower, the handle prick-engraved with initials 'I.P' in cartouche of scrolls, later engraved below with initials 'M.G', marked on body, cover and handle
7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.) high
30 oz. 6 dwt. (943 gr.)
Provenance
A Gentleman; Christie's, London, 11 November 1964, lot 169 (£480 to Black).
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