A 17th century wriggle work pewter flat lidded tankard by Lawrence Anderton of Wigan circa 1660-1690 having a touch mark to the inside base LA either side of a fleur-de-lys within a heart, 13cm wide c 18cm high, Lawrence Anderton contributed towards a gift for Charles II in 1661, was warden of the Wigan company of pewterers in 1666, went on to be master of the company in 1673 and 1684 and was Mayor of Wigan in 1685
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
A 17th century wriggle work pewter flat lidded tankard by Lawrence Anderton of Wigan circa 1660-1690 having a touch mark to the inside base LA either side of a fleur-de-lys within a heart, 13cm wide c 18cm high, Lawrence Anderton contributed towards a gift for Charles II in 1661, was warden of the Wigan company of pewterers in 1666, went on to be master of the company in 1673 and 1684 and was Mayor of Wigan in 1685
Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm