A William III silver lidded tankard, of typical subtly tapered form, its flat-topped lid having a moulded-edge with acanthus volute thumbpiece, the scroll handle having an acanthus cap and shield-capped terminal, the foot moulded, bearing an engraved Baroque cartouche with armorial eagle displayed, Isaac Dighton, London, 1699, 13.5 cm to top of lid excluding the thumb piece, 706 g