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A Charles II silver tankard, maker's mark TL, a pellet above and below, London, 1665
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 15.5cm, 6 1/2 in high
tapered cylindrical, armorial engraved, hinged cover
Condition
Slightly flaking on inside surface behind arms near rim, one split to rim at handle, some small dents to front, generally a nice colour and surface and in generally good condition, messy hard solder join to base of handle old repair, terminal of handle dented.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Swayne probably for Richard Swayne of Tarrant Gunville, co. Dorset, whose only child Abigail married in 1715 Wyndham Harbin (b. 1685) of Newton. Their only son, Swayne Harbin (1718-1781) married in 1760 Barbara (d. 1809), daughter and heiress of George Abington of Over Compton, co. Dorset.