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Description A Charles II silver tankard
probably John Crutall, London
1678
with domed cover, recumbent lion thumbpiece, the scroll handle, pierce with fleur-de lis, body chased with acanthus leaves and engraved with the arms of Knatchbull, the underside stipple initialled?OHE, fully marked
18.5cm. high?
923gr, 29oz 14dwt
Condition Report Minor denting to the handle and minor wear to pierced ornament, general condition good, good marks
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Provenance Probably acquired by Sir Norton, 1st Bt. (1602-1684) or his son, Sir John, 2nd Bt. (1636-1696)
Notes The arms are those of Knatchbull, baronets of Mersham Hatch, Kent, probably for Sir Norton Knatchbull, 1st Bt.
For a full text on the probable maker behind the IC mark see: David M. Mitchell, Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London, London, 2017, p.350
The tankard includes a typed note from the silver specialist H.R. Jessop Ltd.