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tankard
tankard

tankard

Object NameCovered Tankard
Made FromNon-lead glass, pewter
Date1750-1799
Place Madeprobably Germany
Techniqueblown, trailed, feathered; cast, turned pewter
SizeOverall H: 20.2 cm, W: 14.6 cm, Diam (max): 12.8 cm
Accession Number79.3.532
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque white, dark blue non-lead glass; blown, trailed, feathered; cast, turned and engraved pewter. Pear shape; opaque white with trailed blue threading drawn into slanting feathers or waves; trailed opalescent white thread on the lower terminal; hinged domed pewter cover, attached to the handle, with a pointed terminal; engraved ":I:G:H:" on top of the cover; shell- shaped thumbpiece; trailed white foot ring.
Provenance
Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation