A Rare Victorian Hallmarked Sterling Silver Strapwork Tankard by Martin Hall & Co
The Tankard is 3 5/8" in height (to the rim) with a length of 4 1/2" (handle to rim) with a diameter of 2 1/4" to the base and a diameter of 2 7/8" to the upper rim and has a substantial weight of 7.4 oz or 210 grams
The Tankard sits on a circular pierced base with an excellent shape to the body with a wide central band which is beautifully engraved with strapwork and 4 matte quatrefoil recessed panels with 2 having raised portrait busts with the cast "C" shaped handle matching the design round the body with a raised cast head (see photo's)
The Tankard is free of any Inscriptions or Monograms (see photo's)
The Tankard is in Excellent Condition (see photo's)
The Hallmarks are
Makers Mark - R.M over E.H - Martin hall & Co
Lion Passant - Sterling Mark
Town Mark - Leopards Head - London
Date Letter - t - 1874
Duty Mark - Queen Victoria
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