George III Sterling Silver Tankard

A stout Georgian tankard crafted from sterling silver by London maker John Reily in 1807. The gently tapering body sits atop a flared base and under a shaped lid. The handle is mounted at the top with a scallop-shaped thumb pull and at the base with a charming heart-shaped applique. 

Marked - assay marks for London, 1807, makers mark for John Reily

Measures - 18cm H x 14cm W

Total weight of piece - 660 grams

Condition - some minor dings to the base commensurate with age, some pencil-tip sized dents to the body, and one larger dent as can be seen in the images