Covered Silver Tankard

1751

A covered silver tankard (made in London, 1751) by Thomas Whipham (English, active from 1737, died 1785). The tankard has a heavy scrolled handle, domed hinged cover without a finial, and stands on a ring base. The end of the handle is shaped like a heart. The underside is impressed with silver hallmarks indicating the tankard is composed of sterling produced in London in 1751, and bears a script "TW" maker’s mark. The maker’s mark can also be found inside the cover and on the handle.

English

sterling silver

8" x 7" x 5"

Gift of Mrs. Alfred H. Townley.

PSNC.1676