A George III Sterling Silver Tankard, Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1791

A George III sterling silver tankard, Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1791.
An outstanding example of a silver George III tankard by quality Georgian makers Peter and Anne Bateman, son and daughter-in- law of Hester, who carried on the business after her death. Straight sided body with a girdle band and a deep skirt. The domed lid with a beautiful pierced scroll and heart thumb piece and the hollow handle with a traditional heart terminal.

Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: Peter & Ann Bateman
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1791

Duty mark: Head King George III

HxLxD 8,07in x 6,89in x 4,72in

26,10oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the tankard. On the base of the lid: the maker's mark, the lion passant, leopard’s head crowned and the date letter.