Attributed to Christopher Dresser
Made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England c. 1880

The form of this silverplated tankard is illustrated in the trade supplement of the “Furniture Gazette, XIV, 1880, on page 40, as an example of “Japanese Art Metal-work, imported by Dresser & Holme .…” The piece is also documented in the ‘Elkington & Co. Pattern Book,” c. 1885, as model no. 17147

DESCRIPTION: 

Silverplate with ebony handle.

CONDITION: 

Monogrammed. Minor wear consistent with age and usage.

MARKED: 

Impressed hallmark “H&H”, the number “2089”, as well as later owner-added (inventory?) numbers. Monogrammed “EMB”.

SIZE: 3.75” h x 4.25” w including handle

PRICE: $875

CALL NUMBER: 365-II-S