PHILADELPHIA COIN SILVER TANKARD BY JOSEPH RICHARDSON SR.,mid-18th century. Plain tapering cylindrical form; molded foot rim; hinged stepped dome cover; C-scroll handle, chased "P I*H 1767" inscription, shield terminal; scroll thumbpiece - 31 oz., 4 dwt.; 7 1/8 in. high. Estimate $15,000-25,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of U.S. Naval Captain Bladen Dulany Claggett, through family descent.
The tankard has tiny to small dents on the cover and body throughout. The middle of cover has a split in the silver approx. 1/3 in length of the circumference. The cover is loose at the hinge. There is a dent located in the front of the foot rim. There is a dent located on the front of the cover. No repairs have been made on the tankard.
