Lot 495 , A good George V Charles II style Garrard & Co silver gilt replica tankard.

An impressive George V Charles II style Garrard & Co silver gilt replica of the tankard "Presented by the Right Hon. Sir Charles Hanson, The Lord Mayor, on behalf of Citizens of London to King George V and Queen Mary on their Silver Wedding, 6th July, 1918", engraved with C.R. and the Royal Coat of Arms and the inscription "Ex Dono Regis Srervo Fideli W:B: Ar 1678", with scroll handle and lid with recumbent lion surmount, the main inscription to lid interior and base and separate inscription to base rim, London, 1919, height 8.75in, together with leather carrying case, 61.5 oz.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Inscription on base similar to lid inscription.
Incsription around foot rim reads "M.S.H. & C.A.H. June 16th, 1869-1919 from A & F.C.P."
The piece is in generally nice clean condition however there is some wear to the gilding mainly to the lion and the edges of the handle. Hallmarks clear. Leather case has some scuff marks in line with age, but in generally good order.


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Sold for £1,600