Flat-Top Tankard with Crenated Lid
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Caption
Frederick Bassett American, active 1761–1800. Flat-Top Tankard with Crenated Lid, 1761–1800. Pewter, 6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (17.5 x 18.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.158. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.158_bw.jpg)
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Maker
Title
Flat-Top Tankard with Crenated Lid
Date
1761–1800
Geography
Possible place made: New York, New York, United States, Possible place made: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (17.5 x 18.7 x 14 cm)
Inscriptions
Incised on outer edge of handle, below hinge: "E.S"
Markings
Impressed on inside bottom of tankard in center: circular stamp with "[fleur-de-lis] F.B [fleur-de-lis]"
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.158
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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