"A Charles II Sterling Silver Tankard, Tl Silversmith, London, 1674"
Description A Charles II sterling silver tankard, TL silversmith, London, 1674
Tapered-sided body with a hexagonal shield at the base of the handle, double-scroll grip, contemporary heraldic coat of arms on the front, base engraved with an approximate weight of 33=4. Marked "T.L" in a rectangular punch with cut corners.
Sterling Silver with 4 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: TL not identified
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1674
HxLxD 7,48in x 8,27in x 5,91in
Weight35,56oz
ProveniencePrivate collection
ConditionSlight signs of age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the lid and on the side of the body. The maker’s mark on the handle.
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