Ornate Victorian Silver Plate on Copper Figural Lidded Tankard. The domed and hinged cover with warrior finial, armed with spear & shield. The cover profusely decorated with figures, portraits & patterns. The main body with three oval panels depicting classical scenes. The panels are titled in Latin for Patience, Shrewdness & To Not Want. The remainder of the body is richly detailed with figures & leaves. The ornate handle with applied leaf detail.
Marked to the underside for John Grinsell & Sons, circa 1870 - 1890.
In excellent order with very light surface wear. A few areas of warm copper bleed showing through on the high points.
Approximate weight is 685 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 19.5 cm height, 16 cm length and 12.5 cm base diameter.