American Silver Tankard, Benjamin Burt, Boston, Circa 1780

American Silver Tankard

Benjamin Burt, Boston

Circa 1780

Tapered cylindrical with molded borders and midband, the front engraved with later script monogram JMJ, domed cover with flaming baluster finial, scroll handle with convex shield terminal, scroll thumbpiece, marked on base Benjamin Smith sloping letters in cartouche, spout removed, cover restored.

32 oz 10 dwt

1010 g

Height: 9 1/4 inches

23.5 cm