A SILVER TANKARD

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A SILVER TANKARD
MAKER'S MARK OF NATHANIEL HURD, BOSTON, 1758-1780

Of tapering cylindrical form on molded base with applied mid-rib, the hinged stepped domed cover with scroll thumbpiece surmounted by a knopped flame finial, the scroll handle applied with a molded drop and a circular terminal, engraved on handle H over E=E, marked N.HURD under base, also with scratch weight 30oz.=3=0--8 5/8in. high
(29oz.10dwt.)