An American silver tankard, John Moulinar, New York, NY, circa 1750

with molded base band, the cover with shaped and incised lip and engraved with script initials GYL, scroll thumbpiece, the handle with applied baluster, base also engraved with block initials G.Y.L.

Mr. and Mrs. Ledyard Cogswell, Albany, NY

surface a bit bright, a few minor dings throughout, the handle terminal slightly dented, some casting imperfections in the thumbpiece and applied baluster, otherwise good condition
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