Tankard
Thomas Jenkins (Sidbury, Devon 1722 - Yarmouth 1798)
Category
Silver
Date
1671
Materials
Silver
Measurements
254 mm (H)127 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 932523.1
Summary
One of a pair of rare Charles II tall cylindrical silver tankards, the base of each supported by three perched eagles, the plain barrels engraved with the arms of Langham within foliage plumes, the scroll handle cast and chased with simulated rockwork, the flat topped cover with eagle finial and corded border. Maker's mark TI, two escallops between for Thomas Jenkins.
Provenance
Made for Sir James Langham, father of the first Countess of Warrington
Marks and inscriptions
TI (maker's mark)
Makers and roles
Thomas Jenkins (Sidbury, Devon 1722 - Yarmouth 1798), silversmith