A Queen Anne sterling silver covered tankard of early design. Made by John Gibbons of London, circa 1702. C

Lot #1 - A Queen Anne sterling silver covered tankard of early design. Made by John Gibbons of London, circa 1702. C

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

The Estate of Brian Myddleton Davis AM
Sale Date:

29 May 2022 ~ 2pm (AEST)
Lot #:

1
Lot Description:

A Queen Anne sterling silver covered tankard of early design. Made by John Gibbons of London, circa 1702. C
ircular reed and flute decorated raised plinth base with vertically fluted sides and bands of wriggle work. Stamped floral motif and a large engraving cartouche with armorial engraved crest to centre front flanked by embossed fruiting vine leaves. Hinged flat cover with raised platform to the centre part and a central floral design with radiating flute decoration. Reeded overhanging flat rimmed top with large cast Rococo form thumb piece with scroll top and original hinge to the heavy gauge hollow tapering loop handle of serpentine form.
20.3cm high and an impressive 1000 grams
Estimate:

A$2,500 - 3,500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Silver

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.