ANTIQUE 19thC UNIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER MILITARY PRESENTATION TANKARD c.1863

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19th Century Stunning Victorian very large Silver Regimental presentation lidded Tankard / Jug of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the cover has a stunning finial modelled as a cavalry officier in pill box cap and stable jacket leading his horse. Foliate scroll handle, richly parcel gilt, the sides are embossed with soldiers on their horses readying themselves before the race. The spout has a projecting cast dog's mask, the front bears the badge of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, foot rim inscribed "Presented to the Officers Mess 5th Royal Irish Lancers by Lieut. Clonel F. W. Carden". Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle.

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19th Century Stunning Victorian very large Silver Regimental presentation lidded Tankard / Jug of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the cover has a stunning finial modelled as a cavalry officier in pill box cap and stable jacket leading his horse. Foliate scroll handle, richly parcel gilt, the sides are embossed with soldiers on their horses readying themselves before the race. The spout has a projecting cast dog's mask, the front bears the badge of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, foot rim inscribed "Presented to the Officers Mess 5th Royal Irish Lancers by Lieut. Clonel F. W. Carden". Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle.

19th Century Stunning Victorian very large Silver Regimental presentation lidded Tankard / Jug of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the cover has a stunning finial modelled as a cavalry officier in pill box cap and stable jacket leading his horse. Foliate scroll handle, richly parcel gilt, the sides are embossed with soldiers on their horses readying themselves before the race. The spout has a projecting cast dog's mask, the front bears the badge of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, foot rim inscribed "Presented to the Officers Mess 5th Royal Irish Lancers by Lieut. Clonel F. W. Carden". Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle.

Description

Antique unique 19th Century Stunning Victorian very large Solid Silver Regimental presentation lidded Tankard / Jug of tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the cover has a stunning finial modelled as a cavalry officier in pill box cap and stable jacket leading his horse. Foliate scroll handle, richly parcel gilt, the sides are embossed with soldiers on their horses readying themselves before the race. The spout has a projecting cast dog's mask, the front bears the badge of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, foot rim inscribed "Presented to the Officers Mess 5th Royal Irish Lancers by Lieut. Clonel F. W. Carden". Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle, very fine maker). Retailer's mark Stephen Smith & Son Covent Garden, London.

Condition

In Excellent Condition - no damage, just general wear.

Size

Height:   40cm

Width:   35 x 26cm

Weight:   3382g