b'96George II English sterling silver covered tankard with circular moulded foot base to a well proportioned body having single reeded rim raised to the lower part. An attractive loop handle with heart shaped terminal to base. Original hinge with looped thumb piece to the circular domed cover. Made by Robert Alwyn Cox of London, circa 1752,20cm high, 688 grams$1,0002,00067George II English sterling silver lidded baluster shaped tankard with circular raised foot, single band of raised reeding to the lower body, a hinged and domed lid with open-cast thumb piece. Note the very attractive engraved elephant armorial crest. Made by John Langlands of Newcastle, circa 1757,19cm high, 704 grams$2,0003,0007'