This is a wonderful antique English George II silver lidded tankard with spout hallmarks forLondon 1735 and the makers mark of the renowned Newcastle silversmiths Thomas Farren. The tankard has rare and wonderful embossed decoration and here is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector. Condition: Excellent - please see photos for confirmation of its condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 19 & Weight 24 troy oz Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches Thomas Farren - son of John Farren of Tewkesbury in the County of Gloucester maltser, apprenticed to John Denny 8 April 1695. Free, 3 October 1707. First mark entered as large worker, 16 October 1707. Address: 'Sweeting Lane'. Second mark, 11 November 1720. Address: 'St. Swethings Lane'. Third mark, 15 June 1739. Heal records him as plateworker, Unicorn, Swithin's Lane near the Post Office, from 1703 to 1741. His name appears variously as Farrar and Farrer, but apprentice and mark entries are spelt Farren. Livery, 1721. Court, 1731. Presumably dead by 19 October 1743, the date of the entry of Ann Farren's mark. Subordinate Goldsmith to the King, 1723 - 42. Our reference: 06463 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.