000-100-001-208-C
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Silver tankard
This silver tankard is one of the 'The Lion Tankards' - the only known pair of 17th century Scottish tankards. Made in 1685-6 by James Cockburn of Edinburgh, it takes its name from its lion-shaped thumb-piece.
The straight-sided tankard has a flat cushion lid and a 'C' shaped handle with shield-shaped terminals. The base, body and edge of the lid are decorated with applied rope mouldings.
James Cockburn was a prolific goldsmith. His work included the Edinburgh Horse Race prizes for 1687-89, a pair of candlesticks for the use of the Town and plate for at least 10 parish kirks.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-001-208-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1597 |
| Date: |
1685 - 1686
1685-6
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| Material: |
Silver. Inscription: On body under rim: IC [monogram]; castle; B [script]; e [gothic]; on underside of lid: IC [monogram]; castle; B [script]; e [gothic]; on handle: IC [monogram]
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| Dimensions: |
183 mm H x 120 mm rim D x 146 mm base D; 130 mm H to rim
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| What: |
Tankard
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| Subject: |
Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
James Cockburn, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
John Borthwick, assay master
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Silver tankard with a thumb-piece in the shape of a lion, by James Cockburn, Edinburgh, 1685 - 1686, one of the only known pair of 17th century Scottish tankards
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| References: |
- Dalgleish, G. & Maxwell, S. The Lovable Craft pp 28-9.
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