LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK IH (JACKSON, REV. ED. 1989, P.130, LINE 10)
Details
A CHARLES II SILVER TANKARD
London, 1681, maker's mark IH (Jackson, rev. ed. 1989, p.130, line 10)
Of tapering cylindrical form, with tubular scroll handle, the hinged cover with cast lion thumbpiece, the body and cover flat-chased with ho-ho birds within exotic landscape, the side engraved with coat-of-arms and crest within acanthus cartouche, the base engraved with initials MS over MB, marked on body, cover and handle
7¾ in. (19.2cm.) overall height; 34oz. 10dwt. (1084gr.)
London, 1681, maker's mark IH (Jackson, rev. ed. 1989, p.130, line 10)
Of tapering cylindrical form, with tubular scroll handle, the hinged cover with cast lion thumbpiece, the body and cover flat-chased with ho-ho birds within exotic landscape, the side engraved with coat-of-arms and crest within acanthus cartouche, the base engraved with initials MS over MB, marked on body, cover and handle
7¾ in. (19.2cm.) overall height; 34oz. 10dwt. (1084gr.)
Provenance
The Collection of Richard C. Piane, Boston, by descent to the present owner