ENGLISH CHARLES II SILVER TANKARD WITH FULLY SCULPTED LION THUMBPIECE,Made London, 1682-83; maker's mark "RC" within circular medallion. Typical form with applied cutwork medallion on cover has leafy finial. - 7 3/4" tall. 36.4 ounces. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Gift to Homewood Museum from the Estate of Muriel and J. R. Herbert Boone, Baltimore, MD
Proceeds from the sale will be used for acquisition or direct care of collections at Homewood Museum, Baltimore, MD.
Cover is marked. The handle is as well as is the body. Very minor dents to body associated with age and use. Please refer to photos for documention of condition and marks to this piece.
