Thomas Swanson (British, born London, 1753–1783). Dome Top Tankard, 1760–1780. Pewter, 7 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.7 x 18.1 x 11.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.154. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.154.jpg)
Thomas Swanson (British, born London, 1753–1783). Dome Top Tankard, 1760–1780. Pewter, 7 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.7 x 18.1 x 11.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.154. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.154_mark_acetate_bw.jpg)
Dome Top Tankard
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Pewter
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) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed on inside of body in center of bottom: "T S"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
45.10.154
CREDIT LINE
Designated Purchase Fund
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.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Thomas Swanson (British, born London, 1753–1783). Dome Top Tankard, 1760–1780. Pewter, 7 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.7 x 18.1 x 11.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.154. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.154.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 45.10.154.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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