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Tankard

Date1760-1761

Marked by Fuller White (active 1744-1773)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsOH (thumbpiece): 8 1/8"; OW(handle): 7 1/8" Diam(cover): 4 11/16"; Diam(rim): 4 1/8"; Diam(base): 4 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-539

DescriptionDouble-domed cover with projecting flange with incised molded face and short bezel fitting within rim of body; cast openwork thumbpiece formed by two foliated S-scrolls soldered to lower dome of cover and to upper hinge plate; shaped lower hinge plate with molded face soldered to face of handle; hollow double-scroll handle of D-shaped section soldered to below rim and to lower section of body with shield-shaped terminal with rolled upper edge, molded face, and pendent drop; baluster-shaped body with incised molding at rim, drawn multiply-molded mid-band below center, and cast circular splayed foot with molded face and edge. Crest of a standing collared bird on a wreath bar engraved on face of body opposite handle.
Label TextThis tankard was raised. The bottom and sides of the body were made from a single disk of silver hammered into shape. The foot, midband, handle, and hinge were all made separately and soldered into place. The lid was also hammered up from a disk and then attached to the handle by the cast thumbpiece and hinge.
InscribedUnidentified crest engraved on face of body opposite handle. Possibly a later addition.
MarkingsMarked in relief on base and inside cover: 1) "FW" in script letters within a rectangle [Grimwade 1990 #733]; 2) leopard's head crowned; 3) lion passant; and 4) date letter "E" for 1760-61.

Also marked in relief on face of handle with "FW" in script letters within a rectangle [Grimwade 1990 #733].
ProvenanceGarrard & Co. Ltd., London (purchased from C. J. Vander Ltd., London, 1953)
Acquired by CWF in 1954.