AN EARLY GEORGE III SILVER TANKARD

AN EARLY GEORGE III SILVER TANKARD, maker's mark I & M, London 1768, of baluster form, the hinged high domed cover with open scroll heart thumbpiece, "S" scroll handle with curled terminal on a low foot, all later chased with scrolling foliate panels, one engraved with an extensive presentation inscription dated 1870, the cover pierced to accommodate a cast silver horse finial, maker J & J Williams, Exeter 1875?, 25ozs 14dwts, horse 1oz 14dwts (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT) (Illustrated)