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Tankard: NAV.23-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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Description

Pewter tankard. With a flat lid and scroll thumbpiece. Broad reed on barrel. The lid rim is stamped with the initials 'W H M'.

Legal notes

A. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de

Dating

17th Century, third quarter#
Commonwealth
Charles II
Circa 1650 CE - Circa 1670 CE

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Pewter

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W:C within a circle with six stars
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.23-1933
Primary reference Number: 118261
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 June 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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