A Charles II pewter lidded flagon, probably London second half 17th century

with marks to the lid, the twin cusp thumbpiece above an S-shaped scroll handle to the tapering drum, on flared base, indistinctly marked to the base of the interior

Generally good. Minor pin sized dent to lid. With typical nodules/deposits to the surface and dent (1.5cm) to one side. Minor scratches and marks consistent with age.
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The marks to the lid could possibly relate to a maker, called B... S.... recorded by Howard Cotterell, Old Pewter, Its Makers and Marks, London, 1969, p. 351. mark no. 5462.

This type is often referred to as a Beefeater flagon as the lid was said to resemble the hats worn by Beefeaters at the Tower of London.

For a very similar example, dated circa 1650 and again with twin cusp thumbpiece, see Cotterell (op. cit. plate XXXVII, a).