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Tankard
Philip Syng Jr.
1750-1772
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Philip Syng Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Ink
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1961.0620
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.0620
Object Name
Tankard
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Philip Syng Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1750-1772
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "PS" in rounded rectangle, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "PS" in rounded rectangle, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Leaf shape, stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Leaf shape, stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, exterior surface
Inscription: "S / IR" in shaded Roman letters
Location: Underside
Inscription: "oz/ 34" and "dwt / 11" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Ink
- Paper
Dimensions (inches)
8.06 (H) x 7.18 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.48 (H) x 18.25 (W)
Measurement Notes
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