A George III sterling silver presentation ewer, 1776 London, with maker's mark for William Holmes, with a high set scroll handle with a rocaille thumbpiece, the domed lid with cast falcon finial, and the body finely repousse and chased with a lady, falconer and a gentleman companion on horseback, with inscription to quarter, master W. Hunter 'By the officers of the regiment', hallmarked underside, silver weight 769gr height 33.5 cm