Metals
Philip Syng Jr. (Maker)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1750-1772
Silver; Ink; Paper
1961.0620
Object Number1961.0620 |
Tankard
Metals
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Philip Syng Jr. (Maker)
09/29/1703-05/08/1789
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1750-1772
1. Mark; Underside; "PS" in rounded rectangle, stamped
2. Mark; Underside; "PS" in rounded rectangle, stamped
3. Mark; Underside; Leaf shape, stamped incuse
4. Mark; Underside; Leaf shape, stamped incuse
5. Inscription; Handle, exterior surface; "S / IR" in shaded Roman letters
6. ; Underside; "oz/ 34" and "dwt / 11" incised
Silver; Ink; Paper
8.06 (H) , 7.18 (W)
20.48 (H) , 18.25 (W)
Troy weight: 34 ounces 3 pennyweight 21 grains. XRF Analysis: Body side 92.5% silver; 7.3% copper; 0.04% gold; 0.22% lead Lid 93.3% silver; 6.5% copper; 0.14% gold; 0.05% lead Underside: 93.0% silver; 6.7% copper; 0.06% gold; 0.17% lead Handle 90.8% silver; 8.9% copper; 0.04% gold; 0.19% lead Thumbpiece 93.3% silver; 6.5% copper; 0.08% gold; 0.16% lead
Text available soon.
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