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

Description
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

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

Weight
26,10oz

Provenience
Private collection

Condition
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.