Lot #4 - George III Sterling Silver Tankard
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:The Brian Eggleton Silver Collection
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Sale Date:28 Sep 2014 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:4
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Lot Description:George III Sterling Silver Tankard
hallmarked, London, 1765, Fuller White, of slight baluster form, with s-scroll handle, acanthus thumb rest, on a spreading circular foot, the body engraved with armorial of Sir William Hanham, total weight 350gm, h 12.5cm -
Provenance:Purchased: Hardy Bros, Brisbane, 1970, with original Eggleton notes
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Notes:Sir William Hanham, 4th Baronet, who in Dec 1765, married for third time. He was a Lieut-Colonel of Devonshire Militia and Deputy Lieut of that county. It is possible that this was a wedding gift.
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Estimate:A$350 - 550
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
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