Tankard

Creator Ephraim Brasher (1744-1810)

Accession number 32.222

Unique identifier MNY91321

Description Tankard with straight sides tapering toward lip, applied molded baseband and applied molding at everted lip, S-scroll handle with pointed tip, double-stepped flat cover with cast scroll thumbpiece and crenate flange attached with five-part hinge with molded drop and engraved circular raffle around monogram on upper surface of cover (body cut away beneath spout added opposite handle). Inscription: Engraved within circular raffle on upper surface of cover: "EL" in interlaced foliate script and scratch weight "37 oz 5 dwt" engraved on underside of base. Mark: Struck on underside of base: "E-B" in rectangle, "E-BRASHER" in rectangle, "N-YORK" in rectangle.

Dated 1765-1775

Object Type tankard

Physical dimensions H: 7 3/8 in. W: 8 1/4 in. DIAM: 5 5/8 in. WEIGHT: 36.40 oz.

Medium silver (metal)

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