John Andrew Brunstrom. <em>Quart Tankard</em>, 1783–1793. Pewter, 7 7/8 x 7 x 4 5/8 in. (20 x 17.8 x 11.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.200. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.200_bw.jpg)

Quart Tankard

Artist:John Andrew Brunstrom

Medium: Pewter

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Dates:1783–1793

Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 7 x 4 5/8 in. (20 x 17.8 x 11.7 cm)

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Accession Number: 45.10.200

Image: 45.10.200_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Pewter quart tankard with hinged lid. Bulbous body raised on round, flaring footrim. Double dome lid with decorative bands fits over mouth, hinged to top of handle by rectangular thumb piece. Thumb piece bent upward at join and has decorative molded tulip shape at top. Attached handle in shape of truncated "S" with balled tail end. CONDITION: Fair; heavily tarnished with allover spots of dark discoloration; several yellow and rust-colored spots on interior; hairline crack in mouth opposite handle; shallow dent in top of lid.

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