- 519
A Charles II silver tankard, maker's mark I.G crescent below, see Jackson's pg. 121, London, 1678
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 16.4cm., 6 1/2 in. high
plain tapering form with reeded rim, engraved with a coat-of-arms, the flat-dome cover with waisted scrolling thumbpiece, acanthus embellished hollow scroll handle, engraved H over T*M to underside
Provenance
The arms are those of Huntbach, Staffordshire, with a label of difference for a second son.
Condition
Hallmarks and makers marks clear to rim of body and top of cover. Bruise to front rim of cover, slightly uneven at this point. Repair to lower handle junction visible to exterior, slightly bruised and pressed into body at this point. Messy finish to edge of underside, probably in construction. A couple of small bruises to lower body. Otherwise good condition commensurate with age.
"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 most famous member of this family was the antiquary John Huntbach (1639-1705), who lived in the village of Featherstone near Wolverhampton. His father, Thomas Huntbach’s sister, Margery (d, 1681) was married in 1623 to the well-known antiquary and herald, Sir William Dugdale (1605-1686). John, who became his uncle’s pupil, is remembered in Staffordshire for having amassed a collection of local historical manuscripts. He married Mary Gough (1636-1704) of Bushbury.