A GEORGE III SILVER TANKARD, London, 1774, maker's mark of John Scofield (see Grimwade, unregistered marks no. 3709), slightly tapering cylindrical with applied rib, on skirt foot, the front engraved with large crest of a stag, the tubular scroll handle terminating in heart, with lacy openwork thumbpiece, with hinged molded domed cover--7½in. (19cm.) high, 16oz.