Straight sided tankard made by Jacob Boelen of New York, probably early in the 18th century. The cocoon shaped thumbpiece, the cast decorations and the cutleaf border design are typical feateres of early tankards made in New York. Height, 7 1/8 inches. Courtesy Winterthur Museum
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Winterthur Museum accession number: 57.94
Tankards made by Paul Revere for the Brookfield Church. The inscription confirms the donor and the date. Only one time is ane entry for six tankards recorded in the existing account books of Paul Revere. Courtesy Winterthur Museum
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Winterthur Museum accession number: 57.859.1 - 6
Straight sided tankard by William Will of Philadelphia. With the exception of the thumbpiece and the lid, this vessel obviously was similar to a mug. Courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art