Lot Essay
A tankard of similar form is illustrated in I. Finlay, Scottish Gold and Silver Work, Stevenage, 1991, p. 132, pl. 49.
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MARK OF JOHN SEATOUNE, EDINBURGH, 1702, ASSAY MASTER JAMES PENMAN
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A QUEEN ANNE SCOTTISH SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF JOHN SEATOUNE, EDINBURGH, 1702, ASSAY MASTER JAMES PENMAN
Tapering cylindrical on spreading gadrooned foot, with central reeded band, the hinged flat cover with gadrooned and baluster finial above applied cut-card decoration, with scroll thumbpiece, scroll handle with beaded rib and further cut-card decoration, engraved with initials, marked near rim and inside cover
7½ in. (19 cm.) high
36 oz. (1,116 gr.)
MARK OF JOHN SEATOUNE, EDINBURGH, 1702, ASSAY MASTER JAMES PENMAN
Tapering cylindrical on spreading gadrooned foot, with central reeded band, the hinged flat cover with gadrooned and baluster finial above applied cut-card decoration, with scroll thumbpiece, scroll handle with beaded rib and further cut-card decoration, engraved with initials, marked near rim and inside cover
7½ in. (19 cm.) high
36 oz. (1,116 gr.)
Provenance
The Property of the Late Percy Loraine; Sotheby's London, 18 November 1965, lot 180.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium