Bidspirit auction | Two Pieces of London Sterling
Two Pieces of London Sterling Silver Hollowware, Philadelphia Interest - Two Pieces of London Sterling Silver Hollowware, Philadelphia Interest Mid to Late Georgian, both later inscribed as trophies for the Yarnall family, comprising: a lidded tankard with a reeded body by most likely by William Frisbee and dated for 1799, the tankard is later inscribed with a crest and ”From the Members of The Pot and Kettle to Their President Charlton Yarnall Esq. 1936”, and a cann with a reeded body by John James Keith dated for 1826 and later inscribed for ”Charlton Yarnall II, April 14th, 1932” Dimensions: the smaller example is 3 1/2in in diameter at the handle and 3 1/8in tall, the lidded example is 6 3/4in at the handle and 7in tall, the approximate gross weight of the lot is 25.80 ozt Condition: The tankard appears to have soldered repairs at the lid and handle, otherwise good with expected surface wear.