TANKARD, silver, 'R.M.L.'

CH1981.193

Baluster shaped body with plain design broken only by silver band 2/3 way down the body and a monogram of R.M.L. Base of body curves in to join an applied base. dome shaped lid. Scroll handle which curves back at the base finishing with a heart shaped plate. Typical of the style for most of the 18th Century. London hallmark for 1781-2.
Maker's mark - BM.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1981.193
Accession Date: 16 Jun 1981
Credit: The Brierley Family & Mrs M Lock

Material

Silver/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

height205mm
diameter110mm

 

 

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