Antique George IV Sterling Silver Quart Tankard 1825

Fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our silver tankard collection. This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver quart tankard has a baluster form onto a plain spreading circular foot. The tankard is embellished with original chased floral, leaf and scroll decoration incorporating a scene depicting two birds in a rural setting. The body of this tankard is further ornamented with two scrolling leaf bordered shaped cartouches; the cartouche to one side displays a bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion rampant. The cartouche to the other side of the tankard displays a coat of arms of a saltire with roundel, above three bars wavy*. This antique George IV tankard retains the original hinged hallmarked domed cover surmounted with a shaped pierced decorated thumbpiece. The cover is encircled with chased floral and foliage decoration accented with a stylised motif to the upper portion. The hinge is decorated with pendant drop style ornamentation. The interior of this exceptional tankard retains the original gilding. This large quart** tankard is fitted with a fine opposing scroll handle ornamented with a scroll terminals and impressive scrolling leaf decoration. The circular foot is encircled with bands of tooled decoration. * These arms are a variant of the family of Watlington, of Caldicot Hill, Aldenham in the County of Hertfordshire. Read this items heraldic identification report. ** Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres Maker: Joseph Craddock & William Ker Reid Origin: London, England