Tankard with the arms of the Worshipful Company of Watermen and Lightermen (water taxi service providers)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1663
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
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 London 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 view
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Object number: G83.1.564
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ca.1710-1715; decoration possibly later
Object number: G83.1.574
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ca.1778
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