A Victorian sterling silver and agate mounted tankard jug, London 1863 by Edward & John Barnard Of cylindrical form upon a stepped spreading circular foot, the body of yellow glass. The upper band of mounts with applied cabochon cut agates and bloodstones. The cast acanthus scroll handle leading to a hinged domed lid surmounted by a detachable finial formed as a couchant greyhound, all raised by a twin scroll and shell thumbpiece. The body with engraved decoration of hops and barley as well a lozenge shaped reserves between strap work. Gilt interior. The later spout engraved the same, London 1884 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater. Fully marked to top band, part-marked to base (alternative makers mark) and to lid interior, the finial with lion passant only. Stamped numerals underneath 783 and scratch weight 31”19. Height – 25.5 cm / 10 inches