Tankard

Creator Cornelius Kierstede (1674-1757)

Accession number 51.100

Unique identifier MNY48610

Description Tankard with raised circular body, straight tapered sides, two-step molded rim with meander wire, applied base molding with inset band of meander wire below stamped foliate cut-card band, raised and soldered hollow S-curve handle with cast lion couchant applied to upper handle base, cast five-knuckle hinge between bands of meander wire, applied engraved leaflike form on handle back below hinge, handle terminal with cast cherub's head mask applied to shaped shield, raised circular two-step cover with flat top, and cast cocoon thumbpiece (1951 replacement). Inscription: Engraved on the handle: "S/I*E" Mark: Struck three times on the body: "C K" in Roman caps in rectangle- to left of handle at rim, to right of handle below rim, and next to handle (faint).

Dated ca.1700-1720

Object Type tankard

Inscription / technical details I S E engraved on the handle

Physical dimensions H: 6 5/16 in. DIAM: 4 13/16 in.

Medium silver (metal)

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