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Tankard

1639–40

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); W. 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); Diameter (of base) 15. 7 cm ( 6 3/16 in.); Weight 918.6 gm (29 oz 11 dwt)

Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour

Accession number1978.226

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ClassificationsSilver

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Europe

InscriptionsArmorials: Engraved on front, the arms of Newdigate impaling Leigh for Sir Richard Newdigate (1602–78) first Baronet, and second son of Sir John Newdigate, who married Juliana, daughter of Sir Francis Leigh in 1630 Inscriptions: Scratched on base, The Gift of Mrs. Katherine Newdigate to her Brother Thomas Newdigate (partially defaced); engraved on handle, C*T*M

ProvenanceBrigadier R. H. Keenlyside, sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, February 26, 1976, lot 187; purchased from Brand Inglis, Ltd., London, September 13, 1978, Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour.