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The Benjamin Pickman Tankard

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Tapering cylindrical form tankard. Applied middle band and molded foot. Domed cover with finial. Made in 1759 by Daniel Parker, this tankard is distinguished by its Rococo cartouche featuring the arms of the Pickman family.
Department of American Paintings Sculpture & Decorative Arts Benjamin Pickman gift; to First Church Salem 1759 transferred; to North Church Salem 1772 transferred; to First Church Salem 1927 sold; [through Christie's New York January 18 2007 lot 58]; to Daniel Pollack gift; to Harvard Art Museums 2016. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Gift of Daniel A. Pollack and Susan F. Pollack Harvard Classes of 1960 and 1964
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Title: The Benjamin Pickman Tankard
Description:
Tapering cylindrical form tankard.
Applied middle band and molded foot.
Domed cover with finial.
Made in 1759 by Daniel Parker, this tankard is distinguished by its Rococo cartouche featuring the arms of the Pickman family.

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