Tankard, circa 1710
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Johannis Nys was born, trained and worked as a silversmith in New York in the late 17th century. From 1698 until his death in 1723, he worked in Philadelphia. New York craftsmen like Nys produced wares in ornate Dutch styles. Distinctive elements such as the corkscrew thumb rest and heart-shaped finial at the base are characteristic of pieces from New York.
Johannis Nys was born, trained and worked as a silversmith in New York in the late 17th century. From 1698 until his death in 1723, he worked in Philadelphia. New York craftsmen like Nys produced wares in ornate Dutch styles. Distinctive elements such as the corkscrew thumb rest and heart-shaped finial at the base are characteristic of pieces from New York.
Artifact
Tankard
Date Made
circa 1710
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.279.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edsel B. Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
stamped above pellet on cross in a heart: IN scratched on bottom: 40 oz 2 dwt; 40 oz 6 dwt; 42 oz.
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