Antique American Sterling Silver Quart Tankard

$3,353.12

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exceptional antique American sterling silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a circular domed foot. The surface of this quart tankard is plain and embellished with an applied moulded border to the upper portion, in addition to an applied moulded border to the upper rim. This antique American silver tankard retains the original hinged cover with a plain circular convex domed panel to the centre of the upper surface. The posterior surface is surmounted with a cast sterling silver leaf decorated thumb piece accented with scrolling leaf style tendrils in junction with the cover. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a cast opposing scroll handle ornamented with an exceptional large leaf design incorporated into a shaped thumb piece, in addition to further leaf tendrils to the upper terminal, in junction with the body. The domed foot is encircled with a broad band of chased leaf ornamentation. The underside of this impressive tankard, crafted by the American silversmiths Whiting Manufacturing Co, bears the hallmarks in addition to the registration number '2443'. Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres Whiting Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1866 and purchased by Gorham Co. in 1926. Condition: This antique American silver tankard is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The tankard has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The cast and chased decoration is all very sharp. The American hallmarks struck to the underside of the tankard are all very clear. Dimensions: Length from back of handle to rim 20cm/7.9" Diameter of body 12.1cm/4.8" Diameter of foot 17.5cm/6.9" Height 20cm/7.9" Weight: 41 troy ounces/1275g Maker: Whiting Manufacturing Co. Date: circa 1890 Origin: New York, USA Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Details

Creator
Whiting Manufacturing Company (Maker)
Dimensions
Height: 7.9 in. (20.07 cm)Diameter: 4.9 in. (12.45 cm)
Materials and Techniques
Silver,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin
United States
Period
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture
circa 1890
Condition
Please see main description.
Seller Location
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number
Seller: A71361stDibs: LU1200218466032
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Shipping & Returns

Shipping
$135.48 Standard Parcel Shipping
to United States 0, arrives in 8-10 days. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.
Estimated Customs Duties & Taxes to the Continental US: $0.
Ships From: Jesmond, United Kingdom
Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.