Tankard
James Dixon & Sons Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
1863
Materials
Glass, Pewter
Measurements
210 mm (Height); 121 mm (Diameter)
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 885175.1
Summary
Lidded pewter tankard with glass base, inscribed Tennis Match/1863 /T.C.A Robartes/v/ H.J.Tufton between crossed racquets. One of five pewter tankards with engraved presentation inscriptions for billiards and tennis from 1863.
Provenance
acquired on transfer of the house to the National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
(on base) JAMES DIXON AND SONS 482
Makers and roles
James Dixon & Sons Ltd