Tankard

Creator Thomas Hammersley (1727-1781)

Accession number 49.82.7

Unique identifier MNY129472

Description Silver tankard with slightly tapered cylindrical body, applied molded baseband, double-scroll handle with baluster drop below five-knuckle hinge, heart-shaped handle terminal (tip bent), stepped flat-top cover with cast scrolled thumbpiece, and crenate projecting flange opposite handle. Inscription: Engraved with [armorial within bright-cut shield flanked by crossed floral fronds tied below tip of the shield], opposite handle; Engraved on handle terminal "T-ASH"; faint "GA" scratched on the underside of the body; "TA" engraved on the handle below drop.; Scratch weight on base. Mark: Marks: "T [pellet] H" in rectangle struck on the body at either side of the handle.

Dated ca. 1760

Object Type tankard

Physical dimensions H: 7 3/4 in. W: 8 3/4 in. DIAM: 5 1/2 in.

Medium silver (metal)

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