Very Rare & Beautiful Victorian Solid Sterling Silver 3/4 Pint Tankard / Jug
By Robert Harper, Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell,. London, England
Fully Hallmarked, London Assay Date letter h 1883, Queens Head Duty Mark Facing Left.
Cartouche Has a Stunning Coat of Arms With Unicorn Head & inscribed ‘VERITAS OMNIA VINCIT’
Fabulous Condition
Weight : 327,2 Grams. Or 10.52 Troy oz.
A superb and very rare Victorian solid sterling silver Tankard / Jug, embellished with impressive embossed flora, and stunning hand chased floral designs, an elegant framed cartouche filled withe a stunning coat arms, which features a wonderful unicorn with a lower banner engraved with VERITAS OMNIA VINCIT Translated from Latin
( Truth Conquers All or Truth Prevails Over Everything )
Beautifully shaped body design, featuring a stunning scroll handle topped with an acanthus thumb rest.
Under the Tankards spout neck is ornamented with impressive flower & leaf design, all standing on an embossed spreading pedestal base.
The tankard interior is very clean and hygienic, No dents or dints and beautifully polished.
This 3/4 Pint Tankard / Jug has a beautiful balance, an easy pour, plus a wonderful drinking vessel which is very easily controllable.
Wonderful gauge of solid sterling silver used, hence its beautiful bright shine & lustre.
Highly polished finish, looks amazing and in wonderful order.
Fabulous condition, obviously spent its life loved and well looked after, looks absolutely wonderful in situation.
A fabulous Tankard / Jug with a stunning design, very elegant and masterful workmanship.
Made by the highly respected and renowned London silversmith
Robert Harper
Red Lion Street
Clerkenwell
London
Hallmarks Read
Makers Mark : R.H : Lion Passant : Leopards Head London Assay Office : h : Queens Head Duty Mark Facing Left
Hallmarks are struck on the upper side of the base, all very clear and easily readable.
Dimensions approximately
Height of Tankard bottom to Top of lip : 12.8 cm or 5.04” inch
Width of Tankard jug including Handle & Spout : 15.5 cm or 6.10 ” inch
Diameter of top ( Not including spout ) : 8.2 cm or 3.23” inch
Base Diameter : 8.5 cm or 3.35” inch
Capacity of Jug : 503 ml or 3/4 Pint
Weight : 327 Grams or 10.52 Troy ounces
Condition
Fabulous condition, No nasty dents, dints or scratches to the body. The handle does have a dent ( indentation ) nothing serious however it is there,
The embossed and decoration work is very sharp sits true and without any wobbles,
The silver Gleams and shines, wonderful gauge of sterling silver used.
Interior is very clean & hygienic. ( no Leaks )
A very special and rare 3/4 Pint Tankard.
This claret Jug is a genuine antique, its over 143 years of age, it does have a beautifully polished finish and will show some light marks commensurate with age and use , although they would be very light and minor.
Photos
Apologies for the reflections & shadows as this shape is very difficult to photograph without reflections, photos were taken in a conservatory, hence the reflections of the glass roof.
Very difficult item to photograph as the jug has a lovely polished finish.like a mirror .
Any dark areas, Matt finishes or wavy formats are only reflections as this jug has no dull areas and is cosmetically wonderful.
Please checkout the photos as they are an important part of the description and they will reflect the condition, style and beauty of this very rare top quality water / beer Jug.
Postage
I shall pack very carefully to ensure the safe delivery to its new home, I will send by Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm Next day delivery for UK buyers, Subject to postage time ( 2.00 pm last post Monday to Friday & 11.00 am Saturdays ) No Sunday deliveries.
Overseas buyers are welcome, please use the Global shipping service provided.
Thank you 😊 for looking.