Child's Tankard

Creator Charles Le Roux (approximately 1689-1745)

Accession number 62.166.5

Unique identifier MNY44477

Description Tankard with slightly tapered cylindrical body, molded baseband, S-shaped strap handle with applied beaded rattail and trifid handle terminal, stepped flat-top cover with three-knuckled attachment, curved indented thumbpiece, crenate projecting flange at front (patch on cover beneath thumbpiece). Inscription: Engraved on base: "M*R". Mark: Struck on body, either side of handle near rim: "C LR" conjoined in oval.

Dated ca.1716-1723

Inscription / technical details "M*R" engraved on base

Object Type tankard

Medium silver (metal)

Physical dimensions H: 3 3/4 in. DIAM: 2 7/8 in.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi