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Tankard

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1710-1730

GUSN

GUSN-45667

Description

Body tapers up to spout; lid; cupcake finial; S-curve handle [or band?] with flared scroll thumb grip.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tankards
silver (metal)
Silver
TANKARD

Inscription

Engraved: T I G Struck: I E (Edwards' touchmark)

Maker

Edwards, John, 1671-1746 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

8.5 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Given in memory of Caroline B. Wade.

Accession Number

1955.6

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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