Art Funded
Tankard
Photo: courtesy of Sotheby's
Daniel Garnier (circa 1667 - 1699)
National Museum Cardiff
1698-1699
Large covered mugs for beer were a common form of plate in late 17th century Britain. It is rare for a Huguenot silversmith to produce a tankard, and this one is the largest and most sophisticated tankard by a Huguenot maker. The cover is stepped and domed, rising to an acorn knob, and has leaf ornament also used on the body of the tankard. The handle is vigorously chased with foliage.
- Medium: silver gilt
- Dimensions: height: 21.5cm
- Art Fund Grant: £6000 ( Total: £29,859; Tax Remission)
- ArtFunded in: 2005
- Vendor: Anonymous (through Sotheby's)
Provenance
Sir Ernest Cassel; then by descent.
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