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Good Morning:

I need some help with a couple of things:

1. Is this a tankard? I'm questioning it because it has a spout. If it isn't a tankard, then what?

2. I'd like confirmation on my hallmark identification, which I've set out below:

Sterling Silver, London, 1762. The maker's mark is "JP" which I'm identifying as John Payne. The scratch weight is 27 ounces 6 pennyweights troy.

3. There are some additional scratches which I cannot identify. "02 dwt". Any ideas?

Thanks
Michelle






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Firstly, I agree with you on the marks. Secondly, tankards/mugs should not have spouts. Have a closer look and you may see some untidy solder work indicative of a later addition. I also think the embossing was done in the early Victorian period.

Miles
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