Sale 9643
London, South Kensington
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10 June 2003
Price realised
GBP 1,410
Estimate
A George I Silver Tankard Mark of Matthew Lofthouse, London, 1715 the tapering circular section tankard with a central reeded band, the hinged cover with a scroll thumbpiece, with a scroll handle, later engraved with a crest and motto - 15cm. (6in.) high, 16oz. See Illustration
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