Large silver tankard (probably 1800s) made from 43 Spanish milled silver 8R and 2R (some replicas) dated 1617 to 1724. 931 grams, 10-1/2" tall. Attractive and decorative silver vessel with hinged lidded top above which sits a small reclining figure holding a stick ending in flowers. A square thick handle, 41 genuine and replica pistareens, and two replica 8 reales on top and bottom round out the tankard. At the bottom front an inscription reads "Joe LUCK Ole" and at the back "Dec 1970."
Estimate: $500-750