Tankard
- Object Name:
- Tankard
- Object ID:
- 1968.508.09
- Place of Origin:
- Continental Europe, probably Germany
- Date:
- 1763
- Description:
- Tankard. Pewter. Cylindrical tankard with straight sides; splayed, domed and molded base; molded lip. Double-domed, hinged lid with narrow downturned flange, 0.1" wide. Cover is relatively flat. Blind pinned hinge. S-scrolled strap handle with shield terminal. Asymmetrical floriate thumbpiece. Wriggled-work decoration covering entire outer surface. Displayed phoenix opposite handle, with letters "FR" in breast, encircled by foliage. The phoenix is wearing a three-pointed crown. In one claw is a dome-shaped hat with a cross on top. In the other claw is a spear. Stylized tulip-like flower on either side of handle. "G - DB: / 1763." engraved at center of lid. Geometric wriggled work designs on remainder of outer surface. Three impressed marks on inner surface of lid, arranged in a circle: one town mark and two impressions of maker's touch, each having three letters, apparently "IEK. Script letter "E" scratched at center of bottom outer surface. Edges of lid and base dented.
- Material:
- Metal
Pewter - Dimensions:
- H-9.125 Dia-6 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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