tankard

Object NameCovered tankard

Made FromNon-lead glass, Pewter

Date1864

Techniqueblown, pattern-molded, cast and engraved pewter

SizeOverall H: 15 cm, W: 16.7 cm, Diam: 12.4 cm

Accession Number79.3.367

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Germany

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, pattern-molded, cast and engraved pewter. Globular form; the sides covered with molded diamonds (9 diamonds vertically by 24 diamond in a horizontal ring); plain rim and base; applied heavy "C" handle; hinged pewter cover attached to the handle, with a pointed terminal, raised grape vine decoration around a shield engraved "SS.11." in the center; engraved script "W. Simroth S/M l. W. Winter. d.26.110.64." on the rim; cast standing lion thumbpiece, holding a shield engraved monogram "EFN!" [?] on the face; concave bottom with large rough ring pontil scar.
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