Daniel Sleamaker Queen Anne Silver Quart Tankard, 1706

This is a magnificent silver quart tankard dating from the start of the 18th century during the reign of Queen Anne.

This large silver tankard will hold up to two pints of ale and has a superb imposing presence. The straight-sided appearance with S-scroll is typical for the period. The hinged cover has a fluted, scroll thumbpiece and the expertly made, five-knuckle hinge remains strong.

A major positive with this particular tankard is the lack of engravings to the main body, nor have any engravings been removed. The tankard would originally have been given as a wedding gift as the handle is discreetly dot-pricked with a betrothal triangle "H" over "IR" where "H" was the initial of the happy couple's surname and the presence of the date "1707" is an extra added bonus.

The tankard was made in London using the purer Britannia standard silver by Daniel Sleamaker who was apprenticed to Robert Timberley in 1691 and became free in 1698. The Britannia standard hallmarks remain clear to the body and and remain legible the cover and the maker's mark is additionally stamped to the handle.

Despite its 300+ year age, this excellent tankard is in fine condition with a good, antique patina.