{"product_id":"prince-william-duke-of-clarence-st-andrews-and-earl-of-munster-later-king-william-iv-silver-tankard-london-1789-edward-fernell-29-3-troy-ounces","title":"HRH Prince William, Duke of Clarence \u0026 St Andrews and Earl of Munster, Later King William IV, Silver Quart Tankard. London 1789 Edward Fernell. 29.3 troy ounces.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly suitable for sale within the UK, due to the ivory content in the handle heat spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item has been registered for exemption under the new Ivory Act and is legal to sell. We are happy for the registration number (W567M4K2) to be checked with the Animal \u0026amp; Plant Health Agency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHRH Prince William, Duke of Clarence \u0026amp; St Andrews and Earl of Munster (Later William IV) Silver Lidded Quart Tankard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing William IV (1765 - 1837) reigned as King from 1830 until 1837. The 'Sailor King' enjoyed a successful naval career and was very close to Vice Admiral Horation Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson. In 1789 (the year of the hallmarks on this tankard) he was created Duke of Clarence \u0026amp; St Andrews. His active service in the Royal Navy ceased in 1790 and in 1811 was made an honorary Admiral of the Fleet. The main coat of arms on this tankard were granted in 1791. A professional  heraldry report accompanies this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked to the body and cover for London 1789 by Edward Fernell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate weight is 913 grams or 29.3 troy ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions are 18.3 cm height and 17 cm handle to cover edge length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximate capacity is around 1150 ml, full to the brim, so a quart tankard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition being free of dents, creases, splits and repair. Some age related surface wear and wear to the engraved arms. The tankard does not leak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bassetlaw Silver \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55719502217592,"sku":"5556","price":7868.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0737\/7737\/files\/IMG_5139_76e044d9-15ad-40d6-b3ad-840f43e7da12.jpg?v=1793349920","url":"https:\/\/bassetlawsilverandantiques.com\/products\/prince-william-duke-of-clarence-st-andrews-and-earl-of-munster-later-king-william-iv-silver-tankard-london-1789-edward-fernell-29-3-troy-ounces","provider":"Bassetlaw Silver \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}