IMPORTANT 19TH C. GILT COIN SILVER (.900) & GARNET TANKARD: Approx. 62.83 Ounce Total weight! Gilt coin silver (.900) tankard with a surmounting Garnet mounted cross at lid with 4 more inset garnets. Elaborately carved handle mounted with openwork scrolling design. Fine enamel & hand-chased work at upper & lower rim. The observe & verso have a raised scrolling foliate design. Stamped .900, ''M'', & a 6-pointed star, at crease of upper rim & edge of lid rim. Approx. 16.5'' h x 7.5'' l x 6'' w. The estate collection of Ralph and Jeannine Weeks.
CONDITION: A few indents, 1 small screw missing at attached enamel work at top rim, wear consistent with age and use.