Tankard 1761 - 1799

This silver tankard, created by English silversmith Frederick Bassett between 1761 and 1799, is a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship. The tankard, which is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a simple, cylindrical body with a hinged lid, and a gracefully curved handle. The tankard's elegant form and meticulous detail demonstrate Bassett's skill as a silversmith, making it a prized possession of American decorative arts.