A George II Silver Tankard 1

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William Shaw II, apprenticed to John Swift 1736, free 1748. First mark entered as large worker 1749. Second and third marks, in partnership with William Priest, 1749 and 1759.

William Priest (or Preist), apprenticed to Richard Gurney 1740, free 1749. First and second marks entered as large worker in partnership with William Shaw in 1749 and 1759. Third mark with his brother James Priest in 1764; they worked together until 1773.

The Shaw &amp; Priest partnership specialised in making good quality hollowware coffee pots, tankards and some salvers.

William Shaw &amp; William Priest

Antique Silver George II Tankard made in 1755

A handsome George II silver tankard of plain tapering form with an applied girdle. The tankard is crested and initialled.


Antique Silver George II Tankard made in 1755 - William Walter Antiques

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Date	1755
Made By	William Shaw & William Priest
Location	London
Stock Number	W187x26

Antique Silver George II Tankard made in 1755

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