American Silver Large Tankard, Simeon Soumaine, New York, Circa 1710

American Silver Large Tankard
Simeon Soumaine, New York
Circa 1710

Lightly tapered cylindrical, engraved with contemporary arms in elaborate scrolling mantle, the cover inset with a Queen Anne silver coin within engraved wreath, cut-card baseband above wrigglework border, scroll handle applied with a swag of fruit hanging from a mask and terminating in shield with applied putto head, cocoon thumbpiece, marked S.S on each side of handle.
33 oz
1026 g
Height: 7 1/8 inches
18 cm

Condition Report:
Wear throughout from much use. Some straightening of cover. Has all the desirable features of an early NY tankard and even original coat of arms.