An mid 19th century Indian colonial straight tapered tankard by Hamilton & Co., (maker's mark, elephant capital A, crescent tally mark), Calcutta, with a melon finial to the dome centred cover, the leaf-capped S-scroll handle with a heart terminal, a reeded girdle and base band, on a spreading base with a glass bottom, engraved with a crest beneath a motto 'Perveverando', 18.5cm (7 1/4in) high, 880g (28.3 oz) gross Provenance: Property of a Gentleman. Condition Report: Marks are partially obscured Hinge good Cover sits well Stands well Engraving crisp Very slight dent to the body near the handle Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer