18th Century Sterling Silver Tankard ๐บ George III 1774 | John Langlands Newcastle
๐ Rare 18th Century Sterling Silver Tankard ๐บ George III 1774 | John Langlands Newcastle Gilded Interior
๐ผ๏ธ Subject & Medium
A remarkable George III sterling silver baluster-form tankard, crafted in solid .925 silver with a sumptuous gilded interior โจ. Fully hallmarked for Newcastle, 1774, by the distinguished silversmith John Langlands I.
๐จ Composition & Technique
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Form: Graceful baluster body raised on a spread circular foot โ๏ธ
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Decoration: Later Victorian era applied hand-chased floral ๐ธ and foliate ๐ motifs with sunflower heads ๐ป, scrolling vines, and garlands, framing aย vacant scrolled cartouche
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Handle: Elegant tongue-capped scroll handle ๐
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Interior: Rich original gilding โจ providing warmth and contrast
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Craftsmanship: Solid, heavy-gauge silver weighing 10.78 Troy ozt (335.2 g) โ๏ธ
๐ Design & Features
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Exquisite chased sunflower and foliate ornamentation ๐ป๐
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Vacant cartouche โ never engraved, offering originality ๐๏ธ
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Brilliant gilded interior โจ in fine preservation
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Perfectly balanced proportions in the classic Georgian baluster style ๐บ
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Clear 1774 Newcastle hallmarks of John Langlands I ๐
๐ค Biography of the Maker: John Langlands (1713โ1793)
John Langlands I was one of the most important silversmiths of Newcastle upon Tyne ๐ฐ, where his workshop defined provincial silver of the late 18th century.
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1754: Entered partnership with John Goodrick after the death of their master, Isaac Cookson.
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1757: Continued the thriving business alone after Goodrickโs passing.
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1778โ1795: Partnered with John Robertson I, creating Langlands & Robertson, one of the most prolific and respected provincial firms of the era.
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After his death in 1793, the workshop was continued by his wife Margaret, his son Robert II, and later his widow Dorothy until 1814.
The Langlands workshops became especially renowned for their finely made sugar tongs ๐ฅ and domestic silver, rivalling the output of leading London silversmiths.
๐ Size
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Height: 12.7 cm (5 in)
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Width at top: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
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Width at base: 9 cm (3.5 in)
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Depth at widest point: 13 cm (5.1 in)
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Weight: 10.78 troy ounces (335.2 grams) โ๏ธ
๐๏ธ Provenance
Acquired from a prestigious fine antique silver auction ๐ and curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. A true museum-quality piece of Georgian provincial silver.
โค๏ธ Why Youโll Love It
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Rare and distinguished piece by John Langlands I ๐
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Perfectly balances utility & artistry ๐จ
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Collectorโs dream: weighty, gilded, and richly decorated ๐
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A fabulousย gift or heirloom treasure ๐
๐ Condition
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Excellent antique condition for age (247 years old)
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Minor wear, scratches, tarnish, and tiny dints as expected
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Some thinning to foot rim; possible old repair to handle
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Small cracks/holes in chased areas ๐จ
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Hallmarks rubbed but remain legible ๐
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Retains a beautiful gilded interior โจ
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