Tankard with the Arms of the Waterman's Company
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1663
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 12.5 x 16.2 x 14 cm (4 15/16 x 6 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
MarkingsInscribed A RING IS ROUND HATH NO END, SO IS MY LOVE UNTO MY FRIEND.
Initials E.A.T. And dated 1663
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft tankard with spreading foot copying the silver and pewter form. Decorated with the Arms of Waterman's Company on the front and dated and inscribed for a marriage.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.513
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view1665
Object number: G83.1.543
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1711-1713, wheel-engraved armorial dated 1727
Object number: G83.1.564