Presentation tankard
James Dixon & Sons Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and glass
Measurements
210 mm (H); 120 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Oxford
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26038
Summary
Plated presentation tankard of taper cylindrical form with glass base and scrolled handle with lion thumb-piece. Engraved opposite the handle; EXETER COLLEGE / A. Gibbs / ATHLETIC SPORTS, 1863. Stamped on the underside rim; U JAMES DIXON (and) SONS 482 ROWELL, OXFORD.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
James Dixon & Sons Ltd, retailer