A silver covered tankard Ephraim Brasher (1744-1828)

A silver covered tankard Ephraim Brasher (1744-1828), New York, NY, circa 1780

Of baluster form, with domed lid and molded foot, openwork shell-form thumbpiece, scrolled handle with end piece, the handle engraved with monogram "MN," marked to underside.

(H: 9 1/4 in. L: 7 in. (including handle) Dia: 5 in. (diameter of lid), Weight: 32.3 oz. t.)

Provenance

Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 15, 2014
A private New Jersey collection.
Condition Report: a few minor knicks to lid rim, ding to edge of handle, some surface wear and tarnish commensurate with age, minor dings to body