13:40 03/22/2009
Made in England for export to the colonies, second half of 1700s
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Dome Top Tankard
- Culture: American
- Medium: Pewter
- Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Connecticut, USA
- Possible place made: New York, USA
- Dates: 1760-1780
- Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.7 x 18.1 x 11.7 cm)
- Markings: Impressed on inside of body in center of bottom: "T S"
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 45.10.154
- Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
- Image: Overall, 45.10.154.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
- Catalogue Description: Pewter lidded tankard. Tulip shaped body raised on round, flaring stepped foot. Attached handle in shape of truncated "S" with short, bulbous tail end. Stepped dome lid fits over mouth. Rectangular thumb piece with heart-shaped cut out is curved and soldered to edge of lid, then joins hinge on top of handle. CONDITION: Good; allover tarnish and light scratches and pitting. Tiny hole surrounded by ring of white colored corrosion on outer side of handle.
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